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
Can lions swim?
Do lions move around during the day?
Can lions climb trees?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Can the female lion roar?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How large is the average lion pride?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are lions territorial?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions scavenge?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
How large is the average lion pride?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
How big do Serval get?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Are Porcupines rodents?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are impalas endangered?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What is a Klipspringer?
What is an Aardwolf?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What does a Serval eat?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
How fast can hyaena run?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
What is an Eland?
When do young lions become independent?
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