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
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How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are lions territorial?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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Can the female lion roar?
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Do Aardwolves have any predators?
How fast can Elands run?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Are Serval endangered?
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How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
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What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
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How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
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What is an Eland?
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Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
What do Suni eat?
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Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do elephants have good memories?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
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Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
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