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
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
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Can lions swim?
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Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
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Are lions territorial?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions communicate well?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
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Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
What does a Serval eat?
Can lions swim?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What is a Honey Badger?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Do leopards roar?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
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Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
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Are lions territorial?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How big are porcupines?
Are leopards territorial?
When do young lions become independent?
What do cheetahs eat?
Are impalas endangered?
What do Elands eat?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
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