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
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
When do young lions become independent?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions have enemies?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What are lions breeding habits?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions communicate well?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How large is the average lion pride?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How do lions kill their prey?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are lions territorial?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions scavenge?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Can lions swim?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What does a Serval look like?
What do Suni eat?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Do baboons migrate?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
How fast can hyaena run?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
What is an impala?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
How large is the average lion pride?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Can the female lion roar?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Do lions communicate well?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Do leopards roar?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What does a Serval eat?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
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