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?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions eat carrion?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can lions swim?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
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What are lions breeding habits?
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Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
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Is lion cub mortality high?
Are lions territorial?
Can the female lion roar?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can lions climb trees?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
When do young lions become independent?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What are the leopards breeding habits?
What do impalas eat?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How big do Klipspringers get?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
How fast can Elands run?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
How fast can impalas run?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Are Servals social animals?
Do lions have enemies?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Do Suni have any predators?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What do Elands eat?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
How do Elephants Communicate?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are Elands dangerous?
Do leopards roar?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
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