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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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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Do lions communicate well?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
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What do hippos eat?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
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Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
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What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
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What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
What is an Eland?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Are Servals social animals?
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