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
Are lions territorial?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are lions breeding habits?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Can lions swim?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can lions climb trees?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How large is the average lion pride?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions scavenge?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions have enemies?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do Suni have any predators?
How big do Serval get?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Can the female lion roar?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What is an Aardwolf?
What do impalas eat?
How fast can impalas run?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Can lions climb trees?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
How big can hippos get?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Are Elands dangerous?
What do porcupines eat?
Are hippos dangerous?
Do leopards mark their territories?
What do Elands look like?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
How often do elephants give birth?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What is a Serval?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
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