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 hide during rainy weather?
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Do lions attack elephants?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
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Do lions move around during the day?
Can the female lion roar?
Can lions swim?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
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Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
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When is the best time for spotting lion?
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Do lions communicate well?
When do young lions become independent?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
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Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
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More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
How long do Suni live?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Are Servals social animals?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
How fast can Elands run?
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How often do female lions produce cubs?
How big do Serval get?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
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What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
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What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
How fast are cheetahs?
Do Suni have any predators?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
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Are impalas endangered?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
What is an Aardwolf?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What do cheetahs eat?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
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What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
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