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
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are lions territorial?
Can lions climb trees?
Why do some males have black manes?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions scavenge?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Can lions swim?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions often become man eaters?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions have enemies?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What do cheetahs eat?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
How big are porcupines?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
When do hyaenas hunt?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Are Serval endangered?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Do they attack other predators?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
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