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 often become man eaters?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
When do young lions become independent?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are lions breeding habits?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions eat carrion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How do lions kill their prey?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions scavenge?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Can the female lion roar?
Can lions climb trees?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are Warthogs fast?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Are Servals social animals?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Are Suni social animals?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What do cheetahs eat?
What is an Aardwolf?
What is a hippo?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Do baboons migrate?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
What is an impala?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
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