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
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Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
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Is lion cub mortality high?
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Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
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What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
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What is a Blue wildebeest?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
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