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
Can lions climb trees?
Can the female lion roar?
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Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
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Do lions attack elephants?
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How long do African Lions sleep on average?
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Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
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What is the normal life span of a lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
Is lion cub mortality high?
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What are lions breeding habits?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What does a Serval look like?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
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What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Are hippos dangerous?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Are Suni endangered?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
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What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
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Do lions communicate well?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are Servals social animals?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Are lions territorial?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Why do some males have black manes?
What do Elands look like?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
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