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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At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions attack elephants?
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Do lions move around during the day?
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What causes a lion to become a man eater?
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Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
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Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
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Do lions scavenge?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What do Elands eat?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Is lion cub mortality high?
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Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
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