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 the senses of a lion well developed?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions have enemies?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions attack elephants?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions communicate well?
Can lions climb trees?
When do young lions become independent?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Can lions swim?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How large is the average lion pride?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do they attack other predators?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Can the female lion roar?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
How large is the average lion pride?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is a hippo?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
How long do Suni live?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Can lions climb trees?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How fast are cheetahs?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
How big can hippos get?
Are Suni endangered?
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