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 the home ranges of lions overlap?
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Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
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Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How large is the average lion pride?
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Are young adults expelled from the pride?
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How often do female lions produce cubs?
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How long do African Lions sleep on average?
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How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
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Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
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What do Elands eat?
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Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
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Can elephant tusks grow back?
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