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 the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions eat carrion?
Can lions climb trees?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are lions territorial?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions attack elephants?
Can lions swim?
Do lions scavenge?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
When do young lions become independent?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What do Aardwolves eat?
What is a Serval?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Are hippos dangerous?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
How fast can hyaena run?
When do young lions become independent?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What is an Aardwolf?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How do Elephants Communicate?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
What is an impala?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do you want to test your knowledge on the animals of the Kruger National Park?