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 far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions eat carrion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions communicate well?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions have enemies?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How large is the average lion pride?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions scavenge?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions often become man eaters?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are Elands dangerous?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
How big can hippos get?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
How large is the average lion pride?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are Servals social animals?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are Porcupines rodents?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Do Suni have any predators?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What is a Brown Hyena?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
What is an Aardwolf?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
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