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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Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How do lions kill their prey?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are lions territorial?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions have enemies?
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What is the size of the average lion litter?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
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What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Can lions climb trees?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions attack elephants?
Can the female lion roar?
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Can the female lion roar?
Do lions scavenge?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
How big do Serval get?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
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Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Are hippos dangerous?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
What is an Eland?
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What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
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What is the lifespan of a baboon?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Are lions territorial?
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What do Blue wildebeest eat?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Do they attack other predators?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Do leopards roar?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What do Suni eat?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
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