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?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
When do young lions become independent?
Can the female lion roar?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can lions climb trees?
Can lions swim?
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions have enemies?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions eat carrion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
What does a Serval eat?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
How fast can Elands run?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are Warthogs fast?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Can lions swim?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions attack elephants?
Can lions climb trees?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Are Elands dangerous?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are cheetahs territorial?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
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