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?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Why do some males have black manes?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are lions breeding habits?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Can lions climb trees?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions scavenge?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Can lions swim?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions have enemies?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How large is the average lion pride?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can Serval be kept as pets?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
What is a Serval?
Do baboons migrate?
How fast are cheetahs?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
How fast can hyaena run?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Do they attack other predators?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
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