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
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions attack elephants?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions move around during the day?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How do lions kill their prey?
When do young lions become independent?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions have enemies?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions eat carrion?
How large is the average lion pride?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Can lions swim?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is a Serval?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Do leopards roar?
What is a Suni?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are impalas endangered?
Are Serval endangered?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
What do Elands look like?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Do you want to test your knowledge on the animals of the Kruger National Park?