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
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Can the female lion roar?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions often become man eaters?
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Do all male lions possess a mane?
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Do lions hide during rainy weather?
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What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
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Can lions swim?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions move around during the day?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions eat carrion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
When do young lions become independent?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is a Brown Hyena?
Can the female lion roar?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What is a Honey Badger?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is an Eland?
Do lions scavenge?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Why do some males have black manes?
How fast can impalas run?
Are Suni social animals?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
What do Elands eat?
What is a Klipspringer?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How fast can Elands run?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions communicate well?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
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