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
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions attack elephants?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are lions territorial?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Why do some males have black manes?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions scavenge?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions have enemies?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions move around during the day?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions often become man eaters?
When do young lions become independent?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is a Brown Hyena?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How fast can impalas run?
Are Servals social animals?
How big can hippos get?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions have enemies?
When do young lions become independent?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do Suni have any predators?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Do you want to test your knowledge on the animals of the Kruger National Park?