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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 information on the Lion
More frequently asked questions on the Lion
Do lions have enemies?
Can lions climb trees?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Why do some males have black manes?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
When do young lions become independent?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are lions territorial?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions communicate well?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can lions swim?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Can the female lion roar?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Topic: Mammals
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
What is a Klipspringer?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Are lions territorial?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How long do Suni live?
What do cheetahs eat?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
How fast can impalas run?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How big do Klipspringers get?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are Warthogs fast?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Do lions scavenge?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
How fast can hyaena run?
Sub Topics of: "Mammals"
Giraffe
Honey Badger
Pangolin
Elephant
Porcupine
Buffalo
Warthog
Cheetah
Mosquito
Baboons
Monkey
Bushbaby
Leopard
Hyena
Impalas
Porcupines
Aardwolves
Serval
Brown Hyena
Mountain Reedbuck
Blue Wildebeest
Suni
Eland
Spotted Hyena
Hippo
Klipspringer
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