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
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More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What is a hippo?
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Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
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It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
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Are impalas endangered?
How do Elephants Communicate?
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