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
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
When do young lions become independent?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions scavenge?
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What are lions breeding habits?
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Can the female lion roar?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
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Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
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Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions eat carrion?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions communicate well?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What do hippos eat?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What is a Brown Hyena?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
When do hyaenas hunt?
How big do Serval get?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
What is a Serval?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Are lions territorial?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
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 big can hippos get?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
How fast can hyaena run?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
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