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 enemies?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How large is the average lion pride?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Can lions swim?
Can lions climb trees?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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Do lions attack elephants?
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How big are porcupines?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What do cheetahs eat?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
What is a Honey Badger?
What is a Suni?
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Do Giraffes sleep?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What do hippos eat?
Do lions scavenge?
How fast are cheetahs?
How often do elephants give birth?
Are Porcupines rodents?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Are Serval endangered?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
When do hyaenas hunt?
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Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
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