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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Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
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What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
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How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
How fast are cheetahs?
What is an Eland?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
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