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
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Can lions swim?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions communicate well?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are lions territorial?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions scavenge?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do baboons migrate?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Are lions territorial?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
What do Elands look like?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is a Honey Badger?
Are impalas endangered?
Are hippos dangerous?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Can lions swim?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are Servals social animals?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Are Porcupines rodents?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How do elephants use their tusks?
What is a Suni?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What do Aardwolves eat?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Can lions climb trees?
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