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
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Can lions swim?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Can the female lion roar?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are lions breeding habits?
When do young lions become independent?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are lions territorial?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions have enemies?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions often become man eaters?
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What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Are Servals social animals?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
How do lions kill their prey?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Why do some males have black manes?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
What is a hippo?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
When do young lions become independent?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How fast can hyaena run?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What do Elands eat?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
What do Suni eat?
How big do Klipspringers get?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Can lions swim?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
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