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
How large is the average lion pride?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Can lions swim?
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Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
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Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
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What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions attack elephants?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Can the female lion roar?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Can lions climb trees?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is a Serval?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are Warthogs fast?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
When do young lions become independent?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
What does a Serval look like?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What do Elands eat?
What do Elands look like?
How fast can Elands run?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
How big can hippos get?
Do baboons migrate?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Are Servals social animals?
What do Klipspringers eat?
What is an Eland?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
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