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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Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
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Do lions hide during rainy weather?
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How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
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Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Can the female lion roar?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
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Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
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How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
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Do lions move around during the day?
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Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
How long do Suni live?
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Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
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