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
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions scavenge?
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Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
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What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
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How large is the average lion pride?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
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Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
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Can the female lion roar?
Do lions move around during the day?
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What are the preferred prey species of lion?
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More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are hippos dangerous?
Are Serval endangered?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
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How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
What do porcupines eat?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
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What are some fun facts about Elephants?
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Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do Suni have any predators?
How fast can cheetahs run?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
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What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
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Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
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Do lions move around during the day?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
How fast can hyaena run?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What do Aardwolves eat?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
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