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 the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
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What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
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What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
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How do lions kill their prey?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Do lions scavenge?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
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