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
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions move around during the day?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Can lions swim?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
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Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions communicate well?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
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What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions have enemies?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are lions territorial?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do Klipspringers eat?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Are Serval endangered?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How fast are cheetahs?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are Servals social animals?
Do lions scavenge?
How fast can hyaena run?
What is a Serval?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
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How long do Suni live?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What do cheetahs eat?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
How do lions kill their prey?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
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