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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Is lion cub mortality high?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
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Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
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How large is the average lion pride?
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When is the best time for spotting lion?
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How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
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Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Can the female lion roar?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
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