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 much does an African Elephant weigh?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
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May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
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