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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Do all male lions possess a mane?
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Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
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Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can the female lion roar?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
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Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
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Do lions eat carrion?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
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Are cheetahs territorial?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
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How big are porcupines?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
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What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How fast can impalas run?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
How do Elephants Communicate?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
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What is the potential life span of a leopard?
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