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
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Can lions swim?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Can lions climb trees?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How do lions kill their prey?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions communicate well?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions eat carrion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can the female lion roar?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Why do some males have black manes?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Do Suni have any predators?
Do Giraffes sleep?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are Warthogs fast?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How do lions kill their prey?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Do elephants have good memories?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
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