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
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are lions territorial?
Can lions swim?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How large is the average lion pride?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Can the female lion roar?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions eat carrion?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions scavenge?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Why do some males have black manes?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can lions climb trees?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
When do young lions become independent?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
How big do Klipspringers get?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
What is a Serval?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
How fast can hyaena run?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Are impalas endangered?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
What do Elands look like?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What does a Serval look like?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Do leopards roar?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
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