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 male lions more aggressive than females?
Are lions territorial?
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Do lions often become man eaters?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can lions swim?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
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How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
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What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions communicate well?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions scavenge?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are lions breeding habits?
When do young lions become independent?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
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What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs territorial?
What is an Eland?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What is a Klipspringer?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
What is an impala?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Are Warthogs fast?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
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