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 are the preferred prey species of lion?
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Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
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Are young adults expelled from the pride?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
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How often do female lions produce cubs?
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions move around during the day?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
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Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
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Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
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It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
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What are lions breeding habits?
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What do Suni eat?
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Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
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