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 move around during the day?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions attack elephants?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
When do young lions become independent?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions eat carrion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can lions swim?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions have enemies?
What are lions breeding habits?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions communicate well?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How large is the average lion pride?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Do baboons migrate?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are cheetahs territorial?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Can lions climb trees?
Do they attack other predators?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is a Serval?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What do impalas eat?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
How fast can Elands run?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
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