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 often become man eaters?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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How large is the average lion pride?
Are lions cannibalistic?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
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What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions communicate well?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can lions swim?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How often do elephants give birth?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Are Serval endangered?
What is a Serval?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
What is an Eland?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
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Can Serval be kept as pets?
What are lions breeding habits?
What does a Serval look like?
What do hippos eat?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Can the female lion roar?
How fast can hyaena run?
How do elephants use their tusks?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Are Servals social animals?
What do Elands look like?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
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