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 communicate well?
Can the female lion roar?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions have enemies?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are lions territorial?
Can lions climb trees?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions attack elephants?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Are Servals social animals?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Are Suni endangered?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Do leopards roar?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Can lions climb trees?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Are Warthogs fast?
What does a Serval eat?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
How often do elephants give birth?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Do you want to test your knowledge on the animals of the Kruger National Park?