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?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How large is the average lion pride?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are lions territorial?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Can lions swim?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions eat carrion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions scavenge?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
What does a Serval look like?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Are Warthogs fast?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Can lions climb trees?
How fast can Elands run?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can the female lion roar?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Do baboons migrate?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
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