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
Why do some males have black manes?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
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How often do female lions produce cubs?
How do lions kill their prey?
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How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
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Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
When do young lions become independent?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are lions breeding habits?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are lions territorial?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
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How fast can hyaena run?
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Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
What do Elands look like?
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May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
What do impalas eat?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
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What is the potential life span of a leopard?
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Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
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Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
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It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What do cheetahs eat?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do porcupines have any predators?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
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