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 all male lions possess a mane?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions have enemies?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions communicate well?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are lions breeding habits?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can the female lion roar?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Are leopards territorial?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How big are porcupines?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
How often do elephants give birth?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How do elephants use their tusks?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
How big can hippos get?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
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