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
Can lions swim?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Can the female lion roar?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions have enemies?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
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Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
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Do lions scavenge?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions communicate well?
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What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
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Are lions cannibalistic?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What do Elands eat?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
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Are Elands dangerous?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
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What is a Brown Hyena?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Do lions move around during the day?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
What is a Suni?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
How big do Serval get?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are impalas endangered?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Are Servals social animals?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
What does a Serval look like?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
How fast are cheetahs?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
When do young lions become independent?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
What is a Honey Badger?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
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