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 communicate well?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions move around during the day?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Can lions climb trees?
Are lions territorial?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions have enemies?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions scavenge?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are leopards territorial?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What is a Serval?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What does a Serval look like?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Are Suni social animals?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Are Serval endangered?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
How often do elephants give birth?
What do Elands eat?
How fast are cheetahs?
How do Elephants Communicate?
What do Elands look like?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are lions breeding habits?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions move around during the day?
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