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
When do young lions become independent?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Is lion cub mortality high?
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Do lions move around during the day?
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Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
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Do all male lions possess a mane?
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Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
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To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
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Can elephant tusks grow back?
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What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
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What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
How fast can impalas run?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Are impalas endangered?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
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What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
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