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 hide during rainy weather?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions often become man eaters?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Can lions swim?
Do lions eat carrion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions attack elephants?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Can lions climb trees?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions communicate well?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions scavenge?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
How big are porcupines?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Can lions swim?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
How big do Serval get?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
What is a Serval?
Are Warthogs fast?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
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