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
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
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When do young lions become independent?
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Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
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Do lions attack elephants?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
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Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
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Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
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How do lions kill their prey?
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More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
How big do Serval get?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
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What do Aardwolves eat?
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Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
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How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
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What is an impala?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
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What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
What is an Eland?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Are lions territorial?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
How do lions kill their prey?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
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