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
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can lions swim?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How do lions kill their prey?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions eat carrion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Can lions climb trees?
How large is the average lion pride?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions scavenge?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
What do porcupines eat?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Are Servals social animals?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
When do young lions become independent?
What do hippos eat?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do leopards mark their territories?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
What is a Serval?
How do elephants use their tusks?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are leopards territorial?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can the female lion roar?
Do they attack other predators?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Do you want to test your knowledge on the animals of the Kruger National Park?