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
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions communicate well?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions move around during the day?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions eat carrion?
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Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Can lions swim?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are lions breeding habits?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are lions territorial?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
When do young lions become independent?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
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How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Are Elands dangerous?
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What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Do baboons migrate?
What is a Suni?
When do young lions become independent?
Are Suni social animals?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions eat carrion?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What do hippos eat?
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Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
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Do leopards roar?
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Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What is an Eland?
Can the female lion roar?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How big do Serval get?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
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What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
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