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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More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
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Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
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What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
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What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Are leopards territorial?
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