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 is a Klipspringer?
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Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
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How do elephants use their tusks?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
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