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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Do they attack other predators?
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What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What do Aardwolves eat?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
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