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 all male lions possess a mane?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
When do young lions become independent?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
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Can lions swim?
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Do lions attack elephants?
How do lions kill their prey?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions communicate well?
Can lions climb trees?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions scavenge?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions have enemies?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Can the female lion roar?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
What is a Serval?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Do Giraffes sleep?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
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Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
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