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?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
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Can lions climb trees?
Can the female lion roar?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
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Why do some males have black manes?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions eat carrion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
When do young lions become independent?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
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How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions move around during the day?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
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It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
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Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
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How long do Suni live?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
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How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Do lions have enemies?
Are Suni social animals?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
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