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 are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions have enemies?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
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Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
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Can lions swim?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are lions breeding habits?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions communicate well?
How do lions kill their prey?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are lions territorial?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What is an impala?
Do Giraffes sleep?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
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Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How long do Suni live?
Do they attack other predators?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Are Porcupines rodents?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
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