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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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How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Is lion cub mortality high?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Are lions territorial?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Do lions have enemies?

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

What are lions breeding habits?

Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Do lions scavenge?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

How large is the average lion pride?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Do lions communicate well?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Do lions move around during the day?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Can lions climb trees?

Why do some males have black manes?

Do lions attack elephants?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

How do lions kill their prey?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Do all male lions possess a mane?