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 the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions often become man eaters?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are lions breeding habits?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions communicate well?
Can lions swim?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions eat carrion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions move around during the day?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What is a Suni?
What is a Honey Badger?
What do cheetahs eat?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
How fast can Elands run?
Do Giraffes sleep?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Can lions swim?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do elephants have good memories?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Are lions territorial?
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