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
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Can the female lion roar?
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What are lions breeding habits?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
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How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions eat carrion?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions communicate well?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Can lions swim?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
When do young lions become independent?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
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Can elephant tusks grow back?
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Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
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Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
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When do leopard cubs become independent?
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Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
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What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What does a Serval eat?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
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