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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 information on the Lion
More frequently asked questions on the Lion
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are lions territorial?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions eat carrion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are lions breeding habits?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions have enemies?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions scavenge?
Topic: Mammals
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What does a Serval look like?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
How big can hippos get?
How fast can impalas run?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What do impalas eat?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Sub Topics of: "Mammals"
Giraffe
Honey Badger
Pangolin
Elephant
Porcupine
Buffalo
Warthog
Cheetah
Mosquito
Baboons
Monkey
Bushbaby
Leopard
Hyena
Impalas
Porcupines
Aardwolves
Serval
Brown Hyena
Mountain Reedbuck
Blue Wildebeest
Suni
Eland
Spotted Hyena
Hippo
Klipspringer
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