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 are the preferred prey species of lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
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Can the female lion roar?
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What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
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Do lions often become man eaters?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
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Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
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Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
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How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
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Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Do leopards mark their territories?
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