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
Why do some males have black manes?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Can lions swim?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How do lions kill their prey?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Can the female lion roar?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
When do young lions become independent?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions move around during the day?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Can lions climb trees?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are lions territorial?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions attack elephants?
How large is the average lion pride?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Can the female lion roar?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
How big do Serval get?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Do elephants have good memories?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Are Suni endangered?
Are hippos dangerous?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How big do Klipspringers get?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
What do hippos eat?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Are Suni social animals?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do Giraffes sleep?
What do Elands look like?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
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