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 the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are lions breeding habits?
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Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
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At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Can the female lion roar?
Can lions swim?
How do lions kill their prey?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
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