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
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
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How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
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Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Can lions swim?
How large is the average lion pride?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions communicate well?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions scavenge?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How big can hippos get?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is a Honey Badger?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
When do young lions become independent?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
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What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do they attack other predators?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Are lions territorial?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are impalas endangered?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What is an Eland?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
When do hyaenas hunt?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Why do some males have black manes?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
How fast are cheetahs?
Are hippos dangerous?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
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