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 use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are lions territorial?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
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Do lions often become man eaters?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions attack elephants?
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How large is the average lion pride?
Can lions climb trees?
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Are the senses of a lion well developed?
When do young lions become independent?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions have enemies?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can lions swim?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
When do young lions become independent?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Are leopards territorial?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Can the female lion roar?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How big are porcupines?
Do baboons migrate?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
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Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
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Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
How fast can impalas run?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
What is an Eland?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Do leopards roar?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Do Giraffes sleep?
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