The main advantage of crèches in lion species is for defence. The mothers in a crèche will work together to defend their cubs and protect them from nomadic male lions or any other predators that may approach the pride. The greater number of females in the crèche, the greater rates of male takeovers.
The primary benefit of crèches in lion species is security. The females in a crèche collaborate to safeguard their cubs and shield them from wandering male lions or other predators that may approach the pride. A larger number of females in the crèche results in higher rates of male takeovers.