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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When is the best time for spotting lion?
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Is lion cub mortality high?
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What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
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Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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Which habitat to lions prefer?
How large is the average lion pride?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
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What do Honey Badgers eat?
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Do all male lions possess a mane?
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How big are porcupines?
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