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?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions eat carrion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
Why do some males have black manes?
When do young lions become independent?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are lions breeding habits?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are lions territorial?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How do lions kill their prey?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions attack elephants?
Can lions swim?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions communicate well?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Can lions climb trees?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What is an Eland?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
How big do Serval get?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do lions communicate well?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Are impalas endangered?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What do Elands eat?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
How do lions kill their prey?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Do leopards roar?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What is a Serval?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are cheetahs territorial?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
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