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 eat carrion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions often become man eaters?
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Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
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Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Can lions climb trees?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
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When do young lions become independent?
Can the female lion roar?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions have enemies?
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Do Aardwolves have any predators?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
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Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
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Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions move around during the day?
What do Klipspringers eat?
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How long do Honey Badgers live?
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Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Can lions climb trees?
What is a Suni?
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How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
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What is an Eland?
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What is a Honey Badger?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
What does a Serval eat?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
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Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Are cheetahs territorial?
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