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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Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
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What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
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What is a Brown Hyena?
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Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
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