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 lions attack elephants?
Do lions move around during the day?
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Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
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Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Can lions climb trees?
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Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
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Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
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Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
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Are Porcupines rodents?
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When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
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What is an Eland?
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Are hippos dangerous?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do Giraffes sleep?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
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