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 size of the average lion litter?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
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Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
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How often do female lions produce cubs?
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How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Can lions climb trees?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can lions swim?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are lions breeding habits?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions have enemies?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
What do porcupines eat?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
When do young lions become independent?
What do hippos eat?
Are Porcupines rodents?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Can the female lion roar?
Are Suni social animals?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
How fast can impalas run?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
How big are porcupines?
Do lions have enemies?
How long do Suni live?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What is a Brown Hyena?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
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