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
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Can lions swim?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
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What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
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What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
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Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Can lions climb trees?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
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What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Can the female lion roar?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
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Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How fast can hyaena run?
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How do spotted hyenas hunt?
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What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
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Is lion cub mortality high?
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Do leopards mark their territories?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
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How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions have enemies?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
What is a Suni?
Are Warthogs fast?
How often do elephants give birth?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
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What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
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