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 are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Can lions climb trees?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Why do some males have black manes?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are lions territorial?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Can lions swim?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions attack elephants?
Can the female lion roar?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions scavenge?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What do Suni eat?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
How big do Serval get?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Are Serval endangered?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What is a Suni?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What does a Serval look like?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do leopards roar?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
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