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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What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions scavenge?
Are lions territorial?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
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What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
When do young lions become independent?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions move around during the day?
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Do lions attack elephants?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
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Do lions hide during rainy weather?
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Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions have enemies?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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What is the lifespan of an impala?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
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Do lions move around during the day?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What do Suni eat?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
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Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
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Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
How big do Serval get?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
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What is a hippo?
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How much does an African Elephant weigh?
How do Elephants Communicate?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What do Klipspringers eat?
How big can hippos get?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
How big are porcupines?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are hippos dangerous?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
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