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 have a social hierarchy?
What are lions breeding habits?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions move around during the day?
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Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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Can the female lion roar?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
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Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How do lions kill their prey?
How large is the average lion pride?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are lions territorial?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
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Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
How big do Serval get?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What do Elands eat?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
What is an Aardwolf?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Are Suni endangered?
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What is a Blue wildebeest?
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Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
How big do Klipspringers get?
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