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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 information on the Lion
More frequently asked questions on the Lion
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are lions territorial?
Can lions climb trees?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions eat carrion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Can lions swim?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions communicate well?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions have enemies?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can the female lion roar?
Topic: Mammals
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Warthogs fast?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
What does a Serval look like?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What do Elands look like?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Are Suni social animals?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
How fast can Elands run?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Are hippos dangerous?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
What is a hippo?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Sub Topics of: "Mammals"
Giraffe
Honey Badger
Pangolin
Elephant
Porcupine
Buffalo
Warthog
Cheetah
Mosquito
Baboons
Monkey
Bushbaby
Leopard
Hyena
Impalas
Porcupines
Aardwolves
Serval
Brown Hyena
Mountain Reedbuck
Blue Wildebeest
Suni
Eland
Spotted Hyena
Hippo
Klipspringer
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