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 lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions communicate well?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are lions territorial?
Can the female lion roar?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions eat carrion?
Can lions climb trees?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are lions cannibalistic?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can lions swim?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
When do young lions become independent?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What are lions breeding habits?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
How big do Klipspringers get?
What does a Serval look like?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Do lions scavenge?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
How often do elephants give birth?
What do Suni eat?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Do lions have enemies?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Are Suni endangered?
Are leopards territorial?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Do leopards roar?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is a Honey Badger?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What do impalas eat?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
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