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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What are lions breeding habits?
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How do lions kill their prey?
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Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
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Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Can lions climb trees?
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Are lions territorial?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
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Can the female lion roar?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
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How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
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What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
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Are Suni social animals?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
How do elephants use their tusks?
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Do porcupines have any predators?
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