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
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
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Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Can lions swim?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions have enemies?
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What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
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How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
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What are lions breeding habits?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can lions climb trees?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
When do young lions become independent?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
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What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
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Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Can lions swim?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
How long do Suni live?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Do leopards roar?
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What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
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Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What do Elands look like?
Do Suni have any predators?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Can the female lion roar?
Do baboons migrate?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
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