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
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions move around during the day?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Can lions swim?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can lions climb trees?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How do lions kill their prey?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
How do Elephants Communicate?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What do cheetahs eat?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are Elands dangerous?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
How fast are cheetahs?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions move around during the day?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
How big are porcupines?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
What do Elands eat?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
How long do Suni live?
Are Suni social animals?
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