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?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
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Do lions often become man eaters?
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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What are the normal causes of death in lions?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions attack elephants?
Can lions climb trees?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions scavenge?
Are lions territorial?
Can lions swim?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Porcupines rodents?
How large is the average lion pride?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Can lions climb trees?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
How fast can Elands run?
Do baboons migrate?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions scavenge?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Do Suni have any predators?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What do Aardwolves eat?
What does a Serval eat?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
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