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
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions have enemies?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions move around during the day?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
When do young lions become independent?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Can lions swim?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions attack elephants?
Can lions climb trees?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions scavenge?
Are lions territorial?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Can the female lion roar?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
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What does a Serval look like?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What do impalas eat?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
What is an impala?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How long do Suni live?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
What is a hippo?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
What are lions breeding habits?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Are Porcupines rodents?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What do cheetahs eat?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
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