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
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions communicate well?
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Are lions territorial?
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How large is the average lion pride?
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When do young lions become independent?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are lions breeding habits?
Can lions climb trees?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions have enemies?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
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Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions eat carrion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
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Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
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Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Can lions climb trees?
What is a Honey Badger?
Are Suni endangered?
What is a Suni?
How big can hippos get?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Do porcupines have any predators?
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Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Can lions swim?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
How often do elephants give birth?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
How fast can hyaena run?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Do baboons migrate?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
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