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 move around during the day?
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What causes a lion to become a man eater?
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
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Why do some males have black manes?
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Do lions kill their prey quickly?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions attack elephants?
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Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How do lions kill their prey?
Can lions climb trees?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is a Brown Hyena?
What do Suni eat?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
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Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What do Klipspringers eat?
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What is the breeding season for impalas?
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What do porcupines eat?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Do lions have enemies?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Do Giraffes sleep?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What do Elands look like?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Are hippos dangerous?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
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