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
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Can lions climb trees?
Why do some males have black manes?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions scavenge?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions have enemies?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are lions territorial?
Can lions swim?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
When do young lions become independent?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions move around during the day?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
What do impalas eat?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
How do elephants use their tusks?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What are lions breeding habits?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Do lions eat carrion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How fast can impalas run?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are Porcupines rodents?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What is a Honey Badger?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How large is the average lion pride?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What do Elands look like?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
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