What are lions breeding habits?
Cubs are born all year round, with females in the same pride often synchronizing births. In Kruger Park, the breeding peak seems to be from March to July.
After a gestation period of about 3.5 months, an average of two to four cubs weighing about 1.5 kg each are born and concealed in dense cover.
Cubs are born blind but their eyes open after three to 10 days. They walk within two weeks and are introduced to the pride at six to eight weeks, or later if there are older cubs in the pride. Weaning starts at 10 weeks and is completed within six months.
More frequently asked questions on the Lion
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Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
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Can lions swim?
How do lions kill their prey?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Can the female lion roar?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions attack elephants?
When do young lions become independent?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are lions cannibalistic?
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How fast can Elands run?
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What does a Serval eat?
What is an impala?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
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Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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