Predators whose females are the main hunters (5)

I believe the answer is:

lions

(Other definitions for lions that I've seen before include "Large cats" , "Roaring cats" , "Big cats" , "Animals in pride" , "Beastly kings" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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