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?
Do lions scavenge?
Why do some males have black manes?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions often become man eaters?
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Are young adults expelled from the pride?
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Can the female lion roar?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions communicate well?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
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What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are lions breeding habits?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can lions swim?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions eat carrion?
Can lions climb trees?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How large is the average lion pride?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Are lions territorial?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Are Suni endangered?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What is an Aardwolf?
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Can the female lion roar?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
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Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
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What is a Suni?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Are Serval endangered?
Do leopards mark their territories?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
How fast can impalas run?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
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