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 all male lions possess a mane?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions eat carrion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Can lions swim?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions communicate well?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions attack elephants?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Why do some males have black manes?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can the female lion roar?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
What do hippos eat?
Do they attack other predators?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions attack elephants?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What does a Serval look like?
Are Servals social animals?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Can the female lion roar?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is an Eland?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Do lions have enemies?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do Suni have any predators?
How often do elephants give birth?
Are leopards territorial?
Do lions move around during the day?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
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