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
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Can lions climb trees?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions communicate well?
How large is the average lion pride?
Why do some males have black manes?
How do lions kill their prey?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Can lions swim?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Can the female lion roar?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Do baboons migrate?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
How fast can hyaena run?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What do cheetahs eat?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions eat carrion?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do leopards roar?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What do porcupines eat?
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