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 lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions communicate well?
How large is the average lion pride?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can the female lion roar?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions attack elephants?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Why do some males have black manes?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions eat carrion?
When do young lions become independent?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions move around during the day?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions scavenge?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can lions swim?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are lions cannibalistic?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is a Brown Hyena?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
What do cheetahs eat?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Are Suni endangered?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Do lions communicate well?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
What are lions breeding habits?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Do they attack other predators?
Are leopards territorial?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
How often do elephants give birth?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
What is an Eland?
Can lions swim?
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