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
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
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How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
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Do all male lions possess a mane?
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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How do lions kill their prey?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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When do young lions become independent?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
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Are lions territorial?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Why do some males have black manes?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
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What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
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Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
How fast can Elands run?
Do leopards roar?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
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Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
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How large is the average lion pride?
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When is the best time for spotting lion?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
What do Elands eat?
What do Suni eat?
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Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is an impala?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
How do elephants use their tusks?
What do Aardwolves eat?
How often do elephants give birth?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are leopards territorial?
Can lions climb trees?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
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