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
Can the female lion roar?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
When do young lions become independent?
Are lions territorial?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How do lions kill their prey?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What are lions breeding habits?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Can lions swim?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is a Klipspringer?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Are Elands dangerous?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
How long do Suni live?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What do Elands eat?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Do lions attack elephants?
How fast can Elands run?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
How big are porcupines?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Do baboons migrate?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is a Serval?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Are impalas endangered?
What is a hippo?
What do impalas eat?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
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