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?
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What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions often become man eaters?
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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Do lions have enemies?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
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Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
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Do lions have a social hierarchy?
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More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
How fast can cheetahs run?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
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What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How big do Klipspringers get?
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What is the lifespan of a Serval?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
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May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Are cheetahs territorial?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
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