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 the female lion roar?
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Do all male lions possess a mane?
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Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
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How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
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Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
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What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions communicate well?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Can lions swim?
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More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions eat carrion?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
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Which habitat to lions prefer?
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Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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Do lions move around during the day?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What is a Honey Badger?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
How big do Serval get?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Are cheetahs territorial?
When do young lions become independent?
Do leopards roar?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
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