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
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
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What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are lions territorial?
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What causes a lion to become a man eater?
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Why do some males have black manes?
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When do young lions become independent?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions attack elephants?
Can the female lion roar?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
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At what age are lions sexually mature?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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Are Servals social animals?
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What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
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Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
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What does the leopard diet consist of?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
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How big can hippos get?
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What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
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How do spotted hyenas hunt?
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Do lions move around during the day?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do Suni have any predators?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Are leopards territorial?
Can the female lion roar?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
How fast can impalas run?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
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