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 eat carrion?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Can lions swim?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can the female lion roar?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions have enemies?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How do lions kill their prey?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
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?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Are leopards territorial?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Are Warthogs fast?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
What do cheetahs eat?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How do Elephants Communicate?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
How do elephants use their tusks?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is a Honey Badger?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Do Suni have any predators?
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