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 all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions communicate well?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions have enemies?
Why do some males have black manes?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
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At what age are lions sexually mature?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are lions territorial?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
When do young lions become independent?
Can the female lion roar?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions eat carrion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Are hippos dangerous?
What do Elands eat?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
What do hippos eat?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How fast can Elands run?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
What do porcupines eat?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
When do young lions become independent?
How often do elephants give birth?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Can lions swim?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
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