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
Can lions swim?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are lions territorial?
Can lions climb trees?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions often become man eaters?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions eat carrion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How do lions kill their prey?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Can lions swim?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is a Serval?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What do porcupines eat?
How big are porcupines?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
How big can hippos get?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How do lions kill their prey?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
What is a Suni?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Are hippos dangerous?
What do cheetahs eat?
Do baboons migrate?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Do you want to test your knowledge on the animals of the Kruger National Park?