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 have a social hierarchy?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions have enemies?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are lions territorial?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions eat carrion?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Can the female lion roar?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
When do young lions become independent?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions communicate well?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Can lions climb trees?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Why do some males have black manes?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do baboons migrate?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
What do Suni eat?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
When do young lions become independent?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
How fast can impalas run?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How big do Serval get?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What do Elands eat?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Do lions communicate well?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Do lions attack elephants?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
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