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 is an impala?
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Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
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What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
How fast are cheetahs?
How big do Klipspringers get?
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