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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Do lions scavenge?
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What are the normal causes of death in lions?
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When is the best time for spotting lion?
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What is the normal life span of a lion?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
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More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
How fast can cheetahs run?
What is an impala?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
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What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What do hippos eat?
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Are Serval endangered?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
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Are Klipspringers endangered?
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What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are Elands dangerous?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
How fast are cheetahs?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
How fast can Elands run?
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How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
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