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 lions territorial?
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Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
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Do lions eat carrion?
Why do some males have black manes?
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How often do female lions produce cubs?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
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How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
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Do lions communicate well?
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What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions often become man eaters?
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When do young lions become independent?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Can lions swim?
Do lions move around during the day?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do Suni have any predators?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Why do some males have black manes?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Can lions climb trees?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What do Elands eat?
What is a Serval?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do baboons migrate?
Do porcupines have any predators?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do Giraffes sleep?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
How fast are cheetahs?
What do hippos eat?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What is an impala?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
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