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
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
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What causes a lion to become a man eater?
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Can lions swim?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions communicate well?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions scavenge?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
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Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
How big do Serval get?
Do porcupines have any predators?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
How fast can cheetahs run?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Can lions swim?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are Elands dangerous?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do they attack other predators?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are Suni social animals?
What is an Eland?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
What do Elands look like?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
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