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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Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions have enemies?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
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How far can cheetah run at top speed?
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