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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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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Do lions hide during rainy weather?
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Which habitat to lions prefer?
Can lions swim?
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Is lion cub mortality high?
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Can the female lion roar?
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Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
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How large is the average lion pride?
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Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
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Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
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When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
What do Suni eat?
Do lions scavenge?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Are hippos dangerous?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
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What does the leopard diet consist of?
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