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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Why do some males have black manes?
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How much does an African Elephant weigh?
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Are Servals social animals?
Do porcupines have any predators?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
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