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 other predators prey upon leopard?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
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