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
Do lions communicate well?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
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How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
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Do lions move around during the day?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can the female lion roar?
Are lions territorial?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
When do young lions become independent?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How large is the average lion pride?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Can lions swim?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Elands dangerous?
How big can hippos get?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are Suni social animals?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Do lions eat carrion?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
What do Suni eat?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What is a Brown Hyena?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
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