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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Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
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How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
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