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
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Can the female lion roar?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions communicate well?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
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Do lions scavenge?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions attack elephants?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
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Is lion cub mortality high?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How big are porcupines?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is a Klipspringer?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are hippos dangerous?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are leopards territorial?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Do lions scavenge?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
How fast can hyaena run?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
What does a Serval look like?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
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