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
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can the female lion roar?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can lions swim?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions have enemies?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
When do young lions become independent?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions eat carrion?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions move around during the day?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Do lions move around during the day?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Do lions scavenge?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How big do Klipspringers get?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What do hippos eat?
Do lions attack elephants?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Are Suni endangered?
Are Warthogs fast?
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