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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 information on the Lion
More frequently asked questions on the Lion
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are lions cannibalistic?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions have enemies?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions scavenge?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Why do some males have black manes?
How large is the average lion pride?
When do young lions become independent?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions communicate well?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are lions breeding habits?
Can lions climb trees?
Topic: Mammals
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do porcupines have any predators?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What does a Serval eat?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What is an impala?
Are impalas endangered?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Do they attack other predators?
Do Giraffes sleep?
What is a Klipspringer?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What is a hippo?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Do lions communicate well?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Are Porcupines rodents?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
How often do elephants give birth?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
What is an Aardwolf?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Sub Topics of: "Mammals"
Giraffe
Honey Badger
Pangolin
Elephant
Porcupine
Buffalo
Warthog
Cheetah
Mosquito
Baboons
Monkey
Bushbaby
Leopard
Hyena
Impalas
Porcupines
Aardwolves
Serval
Brown Hyena
Mountain Reedbuck
Blue Wildebeest
Suni
Eland
Spotted Hyena
Hippo
Klipspringer
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