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
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Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
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Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
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When is the best time for spotting lion?
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How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How do lions kill their prey?
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 kill their prey quickly?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
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How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
What is an Eland?
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Are Suni endangered?
Can lions swim?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
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Do lions attack elephants?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
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How do spotted hyenas hunt?
How often do elephants give birth?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
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Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
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Can the female lion roar?
What do impalas eat?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
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