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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More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do lions move around during the day?
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Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
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How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
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What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Are Suni social animals?
What is an Aardwolf?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
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