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?
Do lions move around during the day?
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Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How large is the average lion pride?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Is lion cub mortality high?
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Why do some males have black manes?
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Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are lions territorial?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are lions breeding habits?
Can lions climb trees?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can the female lion roar?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
How fast can Elands run?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How big can hippos get?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
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What do spotted hyenas eat?
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How much does an African Elephant weigh?
What is a Suni?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Are impalas endangered?
How big do Serval get?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do baboons migrate?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Can lions swim?
What do porcupines eat?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
How fast can hyaena run?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Do elephants have good memories?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is an impala?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
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