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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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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How large is the average lion pride?
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Do lions eat carrion?
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When do leopard cubs become independent?
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How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What is a Honey Badger?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
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What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
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