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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Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
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Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Can lions climb trees?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
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What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
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