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
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How long do African Lions sleep on average?
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How large is the average lion pride?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions scavenge?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Can lions swim?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can the female lion roar?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
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More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
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What is a Brown Hyena?
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It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
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Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What does a Serval eat?
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How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
What is a Honey Badger?
Do lions eat carrion?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How fast are cheetahs?
What do Elands eat?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
How do Elephants Communicate?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
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How do spotted hyenas hunt?
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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