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
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Can lions swim?
Can the female lion roar?
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Do lions eat carrion?
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Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions communicate well?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions scavenge?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
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More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are cheetahs territorial?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
What are lions breeding habits?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
What is a Serval?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
When do hyaenas hunt?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
How big are porcupines?
Do Suni have any predators?
How big do Serval get?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
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Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
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Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
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