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they only eat their cubs if they cant find food for themselfs

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Unfortunately, in some cases, male tigers have been known to kill and eat tiger cubs, especially if they are not the fathers of the cubs. This behavior is a way for the male to assert dominance and eliminate potential competition for resources.

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