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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Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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When is the best time for spotting lion?
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