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 often become man eaters?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions scavenge?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
When do young lions become independent?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
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What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
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When is the best time for spotting lion?
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What are lions breeding habits?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions eat carrion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How do lions kill their prey?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Can lions swim?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
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What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
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What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What is a hippo?
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What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How do Elephants Communicate?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
How big do Serval get?
What is an Aardwolf?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do Suni have any predators?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Are Elands dangerous?
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