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?
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Which habitat to lions prefer?
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Are Serval endangered?
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What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
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May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
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