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 distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions scavenge?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can lions climb trees?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Can lions swim?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions move around during the day?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How do lions kill their prey?
Can the female lion roar?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are lions breeding habits?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
What do Klipspringers eat?
What do Elands eat?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What do cheetahs eat?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What does a Serval eat?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
What is an impala?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
How do lions kill their prey?
How big can hippos get?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
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