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 is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are lions cannibalistic?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Can lions swim?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How do lions kill their prey?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
When do young lions become independent?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Can lions climb trees?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Why do some males have black manes?
How large is the average lion pride?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
What do hippos eat?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How big do Serval get?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Do baboons migrate?
What is a Serval?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
What is an impala?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Are Suni social animals?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is an Aardwolf?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
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