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
Can the female lion roar?
Can lions swim?
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When do young lions become independent?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
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Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
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How large is the average lion pride?
Why do some males have black manes?
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Do lions move around during the day?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are lions territorial?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Are Elands dangerous?
Do porcupines have any predators?
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Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
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Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
How fast can hyaena run?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
How fast can impalas run?
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What is an Eland?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Are cheetahs territorial?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
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