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
How large is the average lion pride?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Can the female lion roar?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How do lions kill their prey?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Can lions swim?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions eat carrion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are lions territorial?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Why do some males have black manes?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
How do elephants use their tusks?
How large is the average lion pride?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
How fast can Elands run?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What do Elands eat?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What does a Serval eat?
What do Aardwolves eat?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What do hippos eat?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are Warthogs fast?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Do they attack other predators?
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