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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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Is lion cub mortality high?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

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

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When is the best time for spotting lion?

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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

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Do lions have enemies?

Do lions communicate well?

Why do some males have black manes?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

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