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 Elands look like?
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Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
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Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
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