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.
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Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
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What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How large is the average lion pride?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Serval endangered?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
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How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
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What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
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What is a Honey Badger?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Are cheetahs territorial?
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What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
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