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 distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions eat carrion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions communicate well?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions move around during the day?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions attack elephants?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions scavenge?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can lions climb trees?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What do Suni eat?
Do lions scavenge?
What do impalas eat?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Do they attack other predators?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are Warthogs fast?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Are Serval endangered?
Are impalas endangered?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Why do some males have black manes?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Are Servals social animals?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
What do hippos eat?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What is a hippo?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Do lions eat carrion?
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