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?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What are lions breeding habits?
Can lions climb trees?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
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What speed can a lion reach when charging?
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Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Why do some males have black manes?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions move around during the day?
Is lion cub mortality high?
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?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
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What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Do leopards roar?
Do lions have enemies?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
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What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
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What do Honey Badgers eat?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
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What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
What is a Serval?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
How long do Suni live?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Are Elands dangerous?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Are leopards territorial?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
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