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 male lions more aggressive than females?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can lions climb trees?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
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When is the best time for spotting lion?
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Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Can lions swim?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions attack elephants?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
How big are porcupines?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Are Elands dangerous?
How fast can Elands run?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do Giraffes sleep?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
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It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
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What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
What is a Honey Badger?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
How fast are cheetahs?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What do Elands look like?
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What is a Klipspringer?
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