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 often become man eaters?
Do lions communicate well?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Can lions swim?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
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Can the female lion roar?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How large is the average lion pride?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are lions territorial?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions attack elephants?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions scavenge?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can lions swim?
Are leopards territorial?
Are Elands dangerous?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
What do porcupines eat?
What is an Aardwolf?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
What do Suni eat?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Do Suni have any predators?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How big do Serval get?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How big do Klipspringers get?
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