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 kill only when they are hungry?
How large is the average lion pride?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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Do lions kill their prey quickly?
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When is the best time for spotting lion?
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Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can lions swim?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
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Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions move around during the day?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
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Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
How big are porcupines?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
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How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Are Porcupines rodents?
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Are young adults expelled from the pride?
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Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
What is an impala?
Why do some males have black manes?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Can lions swim?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
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