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
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Can lions climb trees?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are lions territorial?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions move around during the day?
Is lion cub mortality high?
When do young lions become independent?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are cheetahs territorial?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions scavenge?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are impalas endangered?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
How big do Serval get?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
What is an Eland?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Can lions climb trees?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can the female lion roar?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
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