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 lions move around during the day?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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What is the normal life span of a lion?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions eat carrion?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Can lions climb trees?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
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More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
How big do Serval get?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Are impalas endangered?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What is an Aardwolf?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
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Do they attack other predators?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Can the female lion roar?
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What is a Brown Hyena?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
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Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
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What does a Serval eat?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
How big can hippos get?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
What is a Suni?
What are lions breeding habits?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What do hippos eat?
Are hippos dangerous?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
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What is an Eland?
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