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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Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
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Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
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Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
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Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Can lions swim?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
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Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
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Are cheetahs territorial?
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Can lions swim?
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What do Suni eat?
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May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
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What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Why do some males have black manes?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
What do Klipspringers eat?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
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How big do Serval get?
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