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 attack elephants?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
When do young lions become independent?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are lions territorial?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
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What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions have enemies?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Can lions swim?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions eat carrion?
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How big can hippos get?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
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Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
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Can lions swim?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
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Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Do leopards roar?
Are Serval endangered?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
How fast are cheetahs?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Do leopards mark their territories?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What is a Serval?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
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Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are impalas endangered?
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