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 sometimes injured by their prey?
When do young lions become independent?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
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Can lions swim?
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Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
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Do lions scavenge?
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How long do Blue wildebeest live?
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Do porcupines have any predators?
Are Suni endangered?
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Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
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Are Elands dangerous?
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When do leopard cubs become independent?
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What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
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It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
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When do hyaenas hunt?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
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What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How often do elephants give birth?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How big do Klipspringers get?
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