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 normal causes of death in lions?
When do young lions become independent?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Can the female lion roar?
Can lions climb trees?
Can lions swim?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions have enemies?
Why do some males have black manes?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions communicate well?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are lions breeding habits?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
When do hyaenas hunt?
How fast can hyaena run?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions scavenge?
What do hippos eat?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do lions communicate well?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
How fast can Elands run?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
How big are porcupines?
What do cheetahs eat?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Are leopards territorial?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
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