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A trait seen amongst all cats from house cat to lions. A male will kill kittens in order to bring the female back into heat as soon as possible so he can mate with her. If the kittens are his however, and he knows it, then he will defend them.

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Male cats may kill kittens due to instincts related to territory defense, competition, and establishing dominance. This behavior can be more common in unneutered males or unfamiliar cats. Additionally, stress, fear, or lack of resources can also be contributing factors.

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