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 attack elephants?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
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How large is the average lion pride?
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At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions communicate well?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Why do some males have black manes?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Can lions swim?
Do lions have enemies?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions often become man eaters?
When do young lions become independent?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can the female lion roar?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions move around during the day?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can lions climb trees?
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Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Are Warthogs fast?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
How big can hippos get?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
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Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
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What is the normal life span of a lion?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
How often do elephants give birth?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Are impalas endangered?
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