>>100 is by nature a solitary person, for most of his time is spent avoiding direct contact with others of his own kind. But at crucial stages in >>100's life, he, just like all solitary mammals, is forced to spend time with others. In spring >>100 must seek out a female in order to mate. And in autumn the female gives birth to a single cub which will be her constant companion for the next 18 months or more.

>>100 generally avoids contacting others of his kind in the wild. In their dense habitat their coats help make them conspicuous to each other, preventing them from surprising themselves by approaching too close to each other.

>>100 signifies aggression by lowering his head and staring at his opponents. To signal submissiveness, >>100 will put his head between his front legs, often hiding his eye-patches with his paws. Interestingly, this position is adopted by his partners during mating season, and also by >>100 when being harassed by humans - particularly vets with anaesthetic darts. At close range, >>100 signifies aggression by swiping a paw, or by letting out a low-pitched growl or bark that will send opponents scampering up the nearest tree.