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 move around during the day?
Do lions have enemies?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
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Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can the female lion roar?
When do young lions become independent?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Can lions climb trees?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can lions swim?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions communicate well?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Why do some males have black manes?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
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How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Are Suni social animals?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Can the female lion roar?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
How fast are cheetahs?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do leopards mark their territories?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What do Elands look like?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is a Honey Badger?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
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