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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What do Elands look like?
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What does a Serval eat?
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How long do Honey Badgers live?
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