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 have a social hierarchy?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
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Do lions have enemies?
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What causes a lion to become a man eater?
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Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
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Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
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May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
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Do leopards roar?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
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When do leopard cubs become independent?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
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