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 often become man eaters?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions scavenge?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions move around during the day?
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What speed can a lion reach when charging?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
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What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions attack elephants?
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How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are lions territorial?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
When do young lions become independent?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can lions swim?
Can the female lion roar?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions communicate well?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are hippos dangerous?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How do lions kill their prey?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What is a Serval?
What do Elands look like?
What is an Eland?
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What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are Serval endangered?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
What is a hippo?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
What do Elands eat?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How fast can hyaena run?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
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