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
Can lions climb trees?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Can lions swim?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
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What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
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What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
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Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions have enemies?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How large is the average lion pride?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
When do young lions become independent?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions communicate well?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions move around during the day?
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Do lions eat carrion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What is a Klipspringer?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
How fast can hyaena run?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
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What is a Honey Badger?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Do lions move around during the day?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Are Elands dangerous?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do leopards roar?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
How long do Suni live?
Are Servals social animals?
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