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
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions communicate well?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions move around during the day?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Why do some males have black manes?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions attack elephants?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Can lions swim?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are lions breeding habits?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are lions territorial?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
How fast are cheetahs?
Do porcupines have any predators?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
What is an impala?
Do baboons migrate?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Do lions have enemies?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What does a Serval eat?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What do Elands look like?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
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