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
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can lions climb trees?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions eat carrion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions attack elephants?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Can lions swim?
Do lions communicate well?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions have enemies?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
How big can hippos get?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are Warthogs fast?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Do Giraffes sleep?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is a Serval?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Do they attack other predators?
Are Elands dangerous?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Can lions climb trees?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Are Suni social animals?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How do Elephants Communicate?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
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