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
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions attack elephants?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
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Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are lions territorial?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions have enemies?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How do lions kill their prey?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Can the female lion roar?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions communicate well?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do baboons migrate?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
How big are porcupines?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Are cheetahs territorial?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Do Giraffes sleep?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
What is an Aardwolf?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions move around during the day?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
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