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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Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
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What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
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Do lions eat carrion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
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It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
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When do hyaenas hunt?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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