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?
Can the female lion roar?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Can lions climb trees?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
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Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions have enemies?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions move around during the day?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are lions territorial?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What do Elands eat?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How big do Klipspringers get?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
What do impalas eat?
How often do elephants give birth?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
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What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Do elephants have good memories?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Do lions scavenge?
How do elephants use their tusks?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Do lions communicate well?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Do lions have enemies?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
How long do Suni live?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Do they attack other predators?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
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