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
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions scavenge?
Can lions climb trees?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions have enemies?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
When do young lions become independent?
How do lions kill their prey?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions eat carrion?
Can lions swim?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions communicate well?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions attack elephants?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do lions attack elephants?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What do Klipspringers eat?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is an Aardwolf?
How fast can hyaena run?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Can lions swim?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
How fast can impalas run?
Are cheetahs territorial?
What is a Serval?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What do porcupines eat?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What do cheetahs eat?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Are Suni social animals?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
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