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?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions scavenge?
How large is the average lion pride?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions have enemies?
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Do lions eat carrion?
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What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can lions swim?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
What do hippos eat?
Are Suni social animals?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
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It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What is an impala?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do leopards roar?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How fast can Elands run?
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Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How fast can hyaena run?
What do Suni eat?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Can lions swim?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
What is an Aardwolf?
Are impalas endangered?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
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How do lions kill their prey?
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