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
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions move around during the day?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions attack elephants?
When do young lions become independent?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
Can the female lion roar?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions have enemies?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do elephants have good memories?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do hippos eat?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What is a Klipspringer?
Do they attack other predators?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
How big can hippos get?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
What do impalas eat?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
What do cheetahs eat?
Do lions scavenge?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Do Suni have any predators?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Do leopards roar?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is an Aardwolf?
What does a Serval eat?
How fast can Elands run?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
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