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.
More frequently asked questions on the Lion
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions have enemies?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How do lions kill their prey?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions scavenge?
Are lions territorial?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions communicate well?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Why do some males have black manes?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions attack elephants?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions eat carrion?
Can the female lion roar?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How large is the average lion pride?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do leopards roar?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
What is a Honey Badger?
What is a Suni?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Do leopards mark their territories?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Are cheetahs territorial?
What is an Eland?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
When do young lions become independent?
Do baboons migrate?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What is an impala?
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