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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 information on the Lion
More frequently asked questions on the Lion
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions communicate well?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions have enemies?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Can lions climb trees?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can the female lion roar?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are lions territorial?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Can lions swim?
Topic: Mammals
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
How long do Suni live?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
How fast can cheetahs run?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
How often do elephants give birth?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Are lions territorial?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What do hippos eat?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
How big can hippos get?
What do cheetahs eat?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions scavenge?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What do impalas eat?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Sub Topics of: "Mammals"
Giraffe
Honey Badger
Pangolin
Elephant
Porcupine
Buffalo
Warthog
Cheetah
Mosquito
Baboons
Monkey
Bushbaby
Leopard
Hyena
Impalas
Porcupines
Aardwolves
Serval
Brown Hyena
Mountain Reedbuck
Blue Wildebeest
Suni
Eland
Spotted Hyena
Hippo
Klipspringer
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