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
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
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How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
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Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How often do elephants give birth?
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What is a Serval?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
How fast are cheetahs?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
What is a hippo?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
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What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
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