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 communicate well?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions have enemies?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are lions territorial?
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What are the normal causes of death in lions?
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What are the preferred prey species of lion?
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Do lions kill their prey quickly?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
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Do lions eat carrion?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions often become man eaters?
When do young lions become independent?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is a hippo?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Are hippos dangerous?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs territorial?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
How fast can hyaena run?
Do lions have enemies?
When do young lions become independent?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Do lions communicate well?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Why do some males have black manes?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
How do lions kill their prey?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What do Klipspringers eat?
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