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
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What are lions breeding habits?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
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Do lions move around during the day?
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Are the senses of a lion well developed?
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How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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How do lions kill their prey?
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Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How large is the average lion pride?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Can the female lion roar?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
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What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Are Suni endangered?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
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Are young adults expelled from the pride?
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Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
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What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What is an Aardwolf?
When do hyaenas hunt?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
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What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
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How fast can cheetahs run?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
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Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
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Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What do cheetahs eat?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
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