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Into the Pride

 

Countdown: Strange Lion Facts

 
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#10: The Brady ... Lunch?

The primary role of a male lion is as defender of the pride, but a younger, fitter lion will often overthrow an older king to take over.

However, the new ruler isn't going to win a "Stepfather of the Year" award anytime soon: it's also common for a male to kill off any cubs that are not his own to ensure all future offspring will have his genes.

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