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
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are lions territorial?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can lions swim?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Can the female lion roar?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are lions cannibalistic?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
When do young lions become independent?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How do lions kill their prey?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions attack elephants?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Can lions climb trees?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are Servals social animals?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
What is a hippo?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Are Suni endangered?
How fast can Elands run?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What does a Serval look like?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
What do hippos eat?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
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