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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How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
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What do impalas eat?
What are lions breeding habits?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
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