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
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
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Do lions communicate well?
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Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions eat carrion?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Can lions swim?
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Are the senses of a lion well developed?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
When do young lions become independent?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
What is a hippo?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What do Suni eat?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
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Are lions territorial?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What do impalas eat?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
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It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
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