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
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions scavenge?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions attack elephants?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions have enemies?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How do lions kill their prey?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Can lions climb trees?
What are lions breeding habits?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions communicate well?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions move around during the day?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Can lions swim?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Do they attack other predators?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
How long do Suni live?
How do Elephants Communicate?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
How big are porcupines?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
When do young lions become independent?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
How often do elephants give birth?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions scavenge?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
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