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 the senses of a lion well developed?
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Do lions often become man eaters?
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How long do African Lions sleep on average?
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
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Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
When do young lions become independent?
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Do lions move around during the day?
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Are young adults expelled from the pride?
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What is an impala?
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Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
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Are Suni endangered?
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What is the potential life span of a leopard?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
What do hippos eat?
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How long do African Lions sleep on average?
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Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
What is a Honey Badger?
How fast can cheetahs run?
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