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
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions attack elephants?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions scavenge?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Why do some males have black manes?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions eat carrion?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions communicate well?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
When do young lions become independent?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Can the female lion roar?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Can lions swim?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Do baboons migrate?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions have enemies?
Do elephants have good memories?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are Suni endangered?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What is a Suni?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
How big are porcupines?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions move around during the day?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
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