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
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
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Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
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What are the preferred prey species of lion?
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
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Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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Do lions move around during the day?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
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Do lions eat carrion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions have enemies?
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How large is the average lion pride?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
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More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do leopards roar?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
What is an impala?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What is an Eland?
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Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
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How large is the average lion pride?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are hippos dangerous?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Can the female lion roar?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
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