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 female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions attack elephants?
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Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
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Do all male lions possess a mane?
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Are young adults expelled from the pride?
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When is the best time for spotting lion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
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What are lions breeding habits?
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Can the female lion roar?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
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How do lions kill their prey?
What do cheetahs eat?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
How big do Serval get?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
How big can hippos get?
How long do Suni live?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How fast can impalas run?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Why do some males have black manes?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are impalas endangered?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
How fast can Elands run?
Do leopards roar?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Can lions climb trees?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Do baboons migrate?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
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