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
Is lion cub mortality high?
How do lions kill their prey?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
When do young lions become independent?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can lions swim?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions scavenge?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Can lions climb trees?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions eat carrion?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are lions territorial?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Do leopards roar?
Do lions move around during the day?
How do elephants use their tusks?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are Servals social animals?
Do baboons migrate?
What do cheetahs eat?
What is an impala?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Are Suni endangered?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
How fast are cheetahs?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
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