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 communicate well?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions scavenge?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
When do young lions become independent?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How do lions kill their prey?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are lions breeding habits?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions eat carrion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Can lions swim?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are lions territorial?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What is a hippo?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Do they attack other predators?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do baboons migrate?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What does a Serval eat?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions communicate well?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs territorial?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
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