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
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions eat carrion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Can lions climb trees?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Can lions swim?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Can the female lion roar?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions scavenge?
What are lions breeding habits?
How large is the average lion pride?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
When do young lions become independent?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are hippos dangerous?
What do impalas eat?
Do lions have enemies?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
What does a Serval look like?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What do porcupines eat?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
How do lions kill their prey?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
What is an impala?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Are impalas endangered?
What is a Serval?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do Giraffes sleep?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Are Warthogs fast?
What do cheetahs eat?
How often do elephants give birth?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
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