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 the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions eat carrion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions communicate well?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Why do some males have black manes?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can lions swim?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions move around during the day?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions scavenge?
How large is the average lion pride?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Can lions climb trees?
Can the female lion roar?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How fast can hyaena run?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Do they attack other predators?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Are Servals social animals?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Do lions scavenge?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is a Honey Badger?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
What is an Eland?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Do lions attack elephants?
How often do elephants give birth?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
What is a Brown Hyena?
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