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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What do Aardwolves eat?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
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Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
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