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
Which habitat to lions prefer?
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What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions scavenge?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
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Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
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More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How long do Suni live?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
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What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Do elephants have good memories?
Why do some males have black manes?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
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Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
When do hyaenas hunt?
How fast can cheetahs run?
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How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
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Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
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