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
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions have enemies?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Why do some males have black manes?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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Do lions eat carrion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
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How large is the average lion pride?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can lions swim?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions attack elephants?
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Do lions move around during the day?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
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What do hippos eat?
Do leopards roar?
Are Serval endangered?
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What does the leopard diet consist of?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What do Elands look like?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
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Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What is a Serval?
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Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How often do elephants give birth?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are hippos dangerous?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
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