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 eat carrion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are lions territorial?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
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Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
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How do lions kill their prey?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
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Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions have enemies?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Can lions climb trees?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions move around during the day?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How large is the average lion pride?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Are leopards territorial?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do elephants have good memories?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
How do elephants use their tusks?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is a Serval?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
What do Suni eat?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
When do young lions become independent?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Are Serval endangered?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Why do some males have black manes?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
What do porcupines eat?
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