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 are lions breeding habits?
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What speed can a lion reach when charging?
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How big are porcupines?
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How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
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