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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 lions communicate well?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

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Why do some males have black manes?

Is lion cub mortality high?

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What is the size of the average lion litter?

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What speed can a lion reach when charging?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

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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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Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?

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How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?