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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What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
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Is lion cub mortality high?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
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Do lions move around during the day?
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How do lions kill their prey?
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Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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When is the best time for spotting lion?
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What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Can lions climb trees?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions eat carrion?
When do young lions become independent?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions scavenge?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are lions breeding habits?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
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Is lion cub mortality high?
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Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
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Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
How long do Suni live?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do leopards roar?
Do lions attack elephants?
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Are Suni social animals?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
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