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?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions attack elephants?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are lions territorial?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions communicate well?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Can the female lion roar?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions move around during the day?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are lions breeding habits?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
When do young lions become independent?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions have enemies?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
What do Klipspringers eat?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Are Suni endangered?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
How long do Suni live?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is a hippo?
Do they attack other predators?
Are Elands dangerous?
Do lions have enemies?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What do Suni eat?
How fast are cheetahs?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
When do young lions become independent?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What is an Eland?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What do impalas eat?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Do baboons migrate?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Do you want to test your knowledge on the animals of the Kruger National Park?