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 eat carrion?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions attack elephants?
Can the female lion roar?
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Can lions climb trees?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions scavenge?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions communicate well?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How large is the average lion pride?
When do young lions become independent?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How do lions kill their prey?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
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Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What is a Brown Hyena?
How fast can hyaena run?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Are leopards territorial?
What do Elands look like?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Do lions have enemies?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
How often do elephants give birth?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Are Elands dangerous?
Can the female lion roar?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Do leopards mark their territories?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
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