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
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Why do some males have black manes?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions often become man eaters?
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How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Can lions swim?
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Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Can lions climb trees?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions have enemies?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions communicate well?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are lions cannibalistic?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do leopards mark their territories?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Are leopards territorial?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What do impalas eat?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
What is an Aardwolf?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Do lions communicate well?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
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What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Do lions move around during the day?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
What does a Serval eat?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
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