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.
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What are the preferred prey species of lion?
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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How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions have enemies?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
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When do young lions become independent?
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Do leopards roar?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
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How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
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