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
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions move around during the day?
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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Can lions swim?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
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What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
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What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
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Can the female lion roar?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Are lions territorial?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are Porcupines rodents?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Can lions swim?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What is a hippo?
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What is a Serval?
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What does the leopard diet consist of?
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What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Do lions communicate well?
Do they attack other predators?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
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