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?
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Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions have enemies?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
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Can the female lion roar?
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Are lions territorial?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How large is the average lion pride?
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How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Can lions swim?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
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What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How large is the average lion pride?
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When do young lions become independent?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
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Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
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Do lions scavenge?
What is a hippo?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Do lions move around during the day?
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What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
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What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do leopards roar?
Do baboons migrate?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Are leopards territorial?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
How fast can impalas run?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
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