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?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions have enemies?
What are lions breeding habits?
How do lions kill their prey?
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What is the normal life span of a lion?
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Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How large is the average lion pride?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions attack elephants?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions move around during the day?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
When do young lions become independent?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can lions swim?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Do porcupines have any predators?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are lions territorial?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Do lions move around during the day?
What does a Serval look like?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
What is a Suni?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Do lions scavenge?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
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What does a Serval eat?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
How fast are cheetahs?
What is a Honey Badger?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What is an Aardwolf?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Can lions climb trees?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are Servals social animals?
Are Warthogs fast?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
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