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 young adults expelled from the pride?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How do lions kill their prey?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can lions climb trees?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Can lions swim?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions have enemies?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
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Why do some males have black manes?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
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Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are lions territorial?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Can the female lion roar?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions move around during the day?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions have enemies?
How big do Klipspringers get?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What do impalas eat?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What do cheetahs eat?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
When do young lions become independent?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are Suni endangered?
What does a Serval eat?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Do lions scavenge?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
How big can hippos get?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
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