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 lions attack elephants?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
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What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
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Do all male lions possess a mane?
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What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
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Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions eat carrion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can lions climb trees?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are lions territorial?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
When do young lions become independent?
Can lions swim?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions scavenge?
How large is the average lion pride?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Are lions territorial?
How big do Klipspringers get?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Do baboons migrate?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
How fast are cheetahs?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What do cheetahs eat?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Do elephants have good memories?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
What are lions breeding habits?
What does a Serval eat?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
How fast can impalas run?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What do hippos eat?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
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