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
When do young lions become independent?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Why do some males have black manes?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions communicate well?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions attack elephants?
Can the female lion roar?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
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How do lions kill their prey?
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What speed can a lion reach when charging?
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Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions eat carrion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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How often do female lions produce cubs?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What do cheetahs eat?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
How often do elephants give birth?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Are Servals social animals?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How long do Suni live?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Do lions scavenge?
Do Suni have any predators?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
How big can hippos get?
What is a Serval?
What is a Suni?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How big do Klipspringers get?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
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