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
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
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When is the best time for spotting lion?
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Do lions kill their prey quickly?
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Do lions move around during the day?
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More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
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What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Do lions attack elephants?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How long do Suni live?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
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What do Elands eat?
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Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
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Do Giraffes sleep?
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How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Do Suni have any predators?
What do Elands look like?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
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How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
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