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 all male lions possess a mane?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How do lions kill their prey?
Can lions swim?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Can lions climb trees?
Why do some males have black manes?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions have enemies?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
When do young lions become independent?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions communicate well?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions scavenge?
Are lions territorial?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What does a Serval look like?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What do porcupines eat?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
What does a Serval eat?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Do leopards roar?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are Serval endangered?
Are impalas endangered?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Are Suni endangered?
How often do elephants give birth?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
How big can hippos get?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Can the female lion roar?
Are lions territorial?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
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