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 much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions attack elephants?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are lions territorial?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions scavenge?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions eat carrion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions communicate well?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do lions eat carrion?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What is a hippo?
Are Porcupines rodents?
What does a Serval look like?
What is a Honey Badger?
What do hippos eat?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Do lions move around during the day?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What is a Klipspringer?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
What do impalas eat?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Are Elands dangerous?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are Suni social animals?
What do Klipspringers eat?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Are lions territorial?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Do you want to test your knowledge on the animals of the Kruger National Park?