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 male lions more aggressive than females?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
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Can lions climb trees?
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Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
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Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
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Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
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Can the female lion roar?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Can lions swim?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Do baboons migrate?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
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What is the breeding season for impalas?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
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How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
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How long do Honey Badgers live?
Are Serval endangered?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What do Elands eat?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Are lions territorial?
How large is the average lion pride?
What do Suni eat?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What is an impala?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
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