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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How long do African Lions sleep on average?
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How large is the average lion pride?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
When do young lions become independent?
Can the female lion roar?
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Do porcupines have any predators?
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Do Suni have any predators?
What do porcupines eat?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
What is a Brown Hyena?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Are Porcupines rodents?
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Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
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