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 female lions secure food for their cubs?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
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Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
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How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions communicate well?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
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Are the senses of a lion well developed?
When do young lions become independent?
What are lions breeding habits?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are lions territorial?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can the female lion roar?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Are lions territorial?
Are leopards territorial?
What is a Suni?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How big can hippos get?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Do lions scavenge?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Do lions attack elephants?
How long do Suni live?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is an Aardwolf?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
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