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?
Can lions swim?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
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Are male lions more aggressive than females?
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What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
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Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
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When is the best time for spotting lion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
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Are young adults expelled from the pride?
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Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions scavenge?
When do young lions become independent?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions communicate well?
Can the female lion roar?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Are impalas endangered?
What is a hippo?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Do leopards roar?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Can the female lion roar?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Are cheetahs territorial?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
When do young lions become independent?
How fast are cheetahs?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What do porcupines eat?
Can lions climb trees?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Are Elands dangerous?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
What do Elands eat?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
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