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
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions eat carrion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Can lions swim?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions have enemies?
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Which habitat to lions prefer?
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What is the normal life span of a lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can the female lion roar?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are lions breeding habits?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions move around during the day?
When do young lions become independent?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
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What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
What do porcupines eat?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
How do lions kill their prey?
When do young lions become independent?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What is a Honey Badger?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
What is an Eland?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is an Aardwolf?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
What is an impala?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
How fast can hyaena run?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How long do Suni live?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Do lions communicate well?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
How do Elephants Communicate?
How fast can Elands run?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
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