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
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Can lions swim?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
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What is the size of the average lion litter?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions move around during the day?
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Can lions climb trees?
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Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Is lion cub mortality high?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How do lions kill their prey?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions scavenge?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
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How much does a leopard eat per day?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
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Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
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How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
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Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Can the female lion roar?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
What do Klipspringers eat?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Do they attack other predators?
What do hippos eat?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
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