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 best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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What is an Eland?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
What do Aardwolves eat?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What does a Serval look like?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Do Suni have any predators?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
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