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
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions eat carrion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Can lions climb trees?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are lions territorial?
When do young lions become independent?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions have enemies?
Can lions swim?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Can the female lion roar?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do lions communicate well?
Are Warthogs fast?
What does a Serval look like?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
How fast can impalas run?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Do lions move around during the day?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are Suni endangered?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
What do porcupines eat?
Are Servals social animals?
What is an impala?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What do Elands eat?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How often do elephants give birth?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
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