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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When is the best time for spotting lion?
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Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
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Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
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Can Serval be kept as pets?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
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Do lions hide during rainy weather?
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