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
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Can lions swim?
Can lions climb trees?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
When do young lions become independent?
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What are the normal causes of death in lions?
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Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
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How large is the average lion pride?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions eat carrion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions often become man eaters?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Can the female lion roar?
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Do porcupines have any predators?
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What is a hippo?
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What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
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How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
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Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
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Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
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What do Aardwolves eat?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
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How do Elephants Communicate?
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Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is a Suni?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Are Warthogs fast?
What does a Serval look like?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What is a Serval?
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