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 communicate well?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions often become man eaters?
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Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
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Do lions move around during the day?
How large is the average lion pride?
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What is the size of the average lion litter?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
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How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Can lions climb trees?
Can lions swim?
Can the female lion roar?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
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More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What is an Eland?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
When do young lions become independent?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
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How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What do Elands look like?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How big do Serval get?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are Serval endangered?
Are Suni social animals?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
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How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
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What do Honey Badgers eat?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Do lions scavenge?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Are Warthogs fast?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do leopards roar?
What do cheetahs eat?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
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