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 hide during rainy weather?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
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What is the normal life span of a lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
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When is the best time for spotting lion?
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions move around during the day?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How do lions kill their prey?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
When do young lions become independent?
Are lions territorial?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions have enemies?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
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What is the lifespan of a baboon?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
How big do Klipspringers get?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What do Aardwolves eat?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are Elands dangerous?
Can lions climb trees?
How big do Serval get?
What is a Serval?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Are lions territorial?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
How fast can hyaena run?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
How fast can impalas run?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
What is an Eland?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
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