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
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
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How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
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What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
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Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
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Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
When do young lions become independent?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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At what age are lions sexually mature?
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Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
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Are honey badgers dangerous?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What is a hippo?
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Do leopards roar?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
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Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
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Do lions scavenge?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
How do Elephants Communicate?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
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