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 have enemies?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are lions breeding habits?
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What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Can lions climb trees?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
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How long do African Lions sleep on average?
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When do young lions become independent?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions communicate well?
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What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How do lions kill their prey?
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Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions attack elephants?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can lions swim?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How fast can impalas run?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Do porcupines have any predators?
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What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions move around during the day?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What do Elands look like?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are Servals social animals?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions communicate well?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is a Honey Badger?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do Suni have any predators?
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