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 speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions eat carrion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Can lions climb trees?
When do young lions become independent?
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Can lions swim?
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What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
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How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
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Do all male lions possess a mane?
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What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions attack elephants?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions move around during the day?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions often become man eaters?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
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Do Buffalo have good memories?
Are Suni endangered?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
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What is a Honey Badger?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Do Suni have any predators?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Are leopards territorial?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
What are lions breeding habits?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
What do cheetahs eat?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
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What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
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