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
Do lions communicate well?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
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