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?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions often become man eaters?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
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What are the preferred prey species of lion?
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How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
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Do all male lions possess a mane?
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Do lions eat carrion?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions have enemies?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions communicate well?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do Giraffes sleep?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Are hippos dangerous?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
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