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
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can the female lion roar?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
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At what age are lions sexually mature?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
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What is the normal life span of a lion?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions often become man eaters?
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Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are lions breeding habits?
Can lions swim?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Can lions climb trees?
When do young lions become independent?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions eat carrion?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are lions territorial?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How do lions kill their prey?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions scavenge?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
What is a Serval?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Are leopards territorial?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What do porcupines eat?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
How large is the average lion pride?
How big are porcupines?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
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