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Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?

Rubbing or greeting serves as a safety measure to avoid fights. A lion can avoid aggression from a stronger opponent by showing submission in rolling onto his back, exposing the throat.

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Can the female lion roar?

What are lions breeding habits?

Can lions swim?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Do lions scavenge?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Why do some males have black manes?

Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?

Do lions move around during the day?

Can lions climb trees?

Do lions often become man eaters?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

How do lions kill their prey?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

When do young lions become independent?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Do lions eat carrion?

Are lions territorial?

Do lions attack elephants?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

How large is the average lion pride?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

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How large is the average lion pride?

Do Blue wildebeest migrate?

Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?

What do Suni eat?

What are the main physical features of the cheetah?

What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?

What do porcupines eat?

What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?

Can porcupines shoot their quills?

What does a Serval look like?

Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?

What is a Klipspringer?

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Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?

Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?

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Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?

Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?

How big are porcupines?

Can elephant tusks grow back?

Do porcupines have any predators?

Do they attack other predators?

May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?

What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?

How big do Serval get?

Is lion cub mortality high?

What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?

Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?

Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?

How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?

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