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 lions have enemies?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Can lions climb trees?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can lions swim?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions scavenge?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions attack elephants?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions communicate well?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Can the female lion roar?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How do lions kill their prey?
When do young lions become independent?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is a Suni?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Why do some males have black manes?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What do impalas eat?
Are lions territorial?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What is an Eland?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
What is a Klipspringer?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Do leopards roar?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Are Servals social animals?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
How fast can hyaena run?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
What is an Aardwolf?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
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