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?
When do young lions become independent?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions have enemies?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
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What are the preferred prey species of lion?
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Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How do lions kill their prey?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are lions territorial?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions move around during the day?
Can lions swim?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
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Which habitat to lions prefer?
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How much does an African Elephant weigh?
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Why are leopards so seldom seen?
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Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
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How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
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Are Klipspringers endangered?
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What do cheetahs eat?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
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How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Can the female lion roar?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What does a Serval look like?
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May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What does a Serval eat?
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