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 lions have enemies?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
When do young lions become independent?
Can the female lion roar?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are lions cannibalistic?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions scavenge?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions communicate well?
Can lions swim?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Why do some males have black manes?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
What do porcupines eat?
What is an Aardwolf?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What do Elands look like?
What is an impala?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
How fast can Elands run?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
How big are porcupines?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What do Suni eat?
What is a Suni?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Can the female lion roar?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Are Serval endangered?
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