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
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What are lions breeding habits?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
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Do lions kill their prey quickly?
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Do lions scavenge?
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Do all male lions possess a mane?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
When do young lions become independent?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions have enemies?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Can the female lion roar?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
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What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What do porcupines eat?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Do lions scavenge?
Do leopards roar?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
What do Suni eat?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
How fast can impalas run?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are hippos dangerous?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do Suni have any predators?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Can lions climb trees?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
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What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
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