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 lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How do lions kill their prey?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions scavenge?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Why do some males have black manes?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions have enemies?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions eat carrion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can lions swim?
Can the female lion roar?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Are lions cannibalistic?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do baboons migrate?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What do impalas eat?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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