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
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What is the normal life span of a lion?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions have enemies?
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More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
How fast can hyaena run?
How often do elephants give birth?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
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Can lions swim?
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Do lions attack elephants?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Are Porcupines rodents?
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How much does a leopard eat per day?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What do Suni eat?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are impalas endangered?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
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Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
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