Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
If the new males kill the cubs the female comes into oestrus very soon, which allows the male to sire and raise his own cubs in the pride.
More frequently asked questions on the Lion
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are lions breeding habits?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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At what age are lions sexually mature?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Can lions climb trees?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
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Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions communicate well?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Can lions swim?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions scavenge?
How do lions kill their prey?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do leopards roar?
Are Suni endangered?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
What is an Eland?
Can lions climb trees?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are Elands dangerous?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Do lions attack elephants?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Are leopards territorial?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
What do cheetahs eat?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are Servals social animals?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Are Warthogs fast?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
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