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 often become man eaters?
Can lions climb trees?
Can the female lion roar?
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How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
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What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
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Do lions move around during the day?
When do young lions become independent?
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How long do African Lions sleep on average?
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Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions have enemies?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions scavenge?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
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What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
How fast can cheetahs run?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Do leopards roar?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
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What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are impalas endangered?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
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How long do Honey Badgers live?
Do lions scavenge?
What do impalas eat?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
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Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Do leopards mark their territories?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
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Do Aardwolves have any predators?
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