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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Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
When do young lions become independent?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
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What is the normal life span of a lion?
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How long do African Lions sleep on average?
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Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
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Do leopards mark their territories?
Are Servals social animals?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
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Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
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What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
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Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
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What do cheetahs eat?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do elephants have good memories?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
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