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
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Why do some males have black manes?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
When do young lions become independent?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions communicate well?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Can lions swim?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
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Is lion cub mortality high?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is a Serval?
What do Suni eat?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Are lions territorial?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
What do cheetahs eat?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions communicate well?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do baboons migrate?
How do elephants use their tusks?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Are Elands dangerous?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is an Eland?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Can lions swim?
Are hippos dangerous?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What do hippos eat?
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