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 scavenge?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions move around during the day?
Can the female lion roar?
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Do lions kill their prey quickly?
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
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Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are lions territorial?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions attack elephants?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How fast can hyaena run?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Do leopards roar?
Are Warthogs fast?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
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How big can hippos get?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Are leopards territorial?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
How do elephants use their tusks?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
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What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
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