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 kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions attack elephants?
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What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions move around during the day?
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Do all male lions possess a mane?
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Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
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Can lions climb trees?
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Do lions often become man eaters?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
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How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Why do some males have black manes?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
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Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
How do elephants use their tusks?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
How fast can hyaena run?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Do Giraffes sleep?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
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