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 do Klipspringers eat?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
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