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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How long do African Lions sleep on average?
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More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Are Serval endangered?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
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Do lions attack elephants?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
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How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
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It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
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Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Are Suni endangered?
What is a Brown Hyena?
How fast can impalas run?
What do impalas eat?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Do lions eat carrion?
What is a hippo?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
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