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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Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions have enemies?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
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What causes a lion to become a man eater?
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How do lions kill their prey?
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What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions move around during the day?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
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Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
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Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
What do Klipspringers eat?
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