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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Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
How fast can hyaena run?
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How big can hippos get?
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