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 lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can the female lion roar?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions attack elephants?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are lions breeding habits?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are lions territorial?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Can lions climb trees?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions often become man eaters?
When do young lions become independent?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can lions swim?
How do lions kill their prey?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What do Suni eat?
What is an impala?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Do elephants have good memories?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Are hippos dangerous?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
How fast are cheetahs?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Do baboons migrate?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
What are lions breeding habits?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Can lions climb trees?
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