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
Are lions territorial?
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What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
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Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
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What is the normal life span of a lion?
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How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
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Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
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What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
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Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What is a Klipspringer?
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What do hippos eat?
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What are the leopards breeding habits?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
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Do lions communicate well?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
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