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
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
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What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
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Can lions swim?
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Can lions climb trees?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
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Do lions eat carrion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Can the female lion roar?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions scavenge?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
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What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
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Are Serval endangered?
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Are Suni endangered?
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Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
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What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
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Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What is a Suni?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Do leopards roar?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
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What do Aardwolves eat?
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