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 cannibalistic?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are lions territorial?
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When do young lions become independent?
Do lions move around during the day?
Can the female lion roar?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions scavenge?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How large is the average lion pride?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions eat carrion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions have enemies?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Aardwolves social animals?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How do Elephants Communicate?
What do Elands look like?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is an Aardwolf?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
How fast can Elands run?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Do they attack other predators?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Why do some males have black manes?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Are leopards territorial?
What is a Serval?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is a Honey Badger?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
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