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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


How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Do lions move around during the day?

Do lions scavenge?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Can lions climb trees?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

When do young lions become independent?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Do lions attack elephants?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Can the female lion roar?

What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Can lions swim?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Do lions communicate well?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?

Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?

Are Honey Badgers endangered?

What is a Honey Badger?

Do lions eat carrion?

What does the leopard diet consist of?

Do Aardwolves have any predators?

Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?

Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?

Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?

What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Can cheetahs climb trees?

Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

What do Klipspringers eat?

Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?

Are lions cannibalistic?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

What is a Blue wildebeest?

It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?

What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?

Are hippos dangerous?

How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Are Klipspringers endangered?

Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?

What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?

How fast can Blue wildebeest run?

Can porcupines shoot their quills?

Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?

Are leopards very susceptible to disease?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Are Warthogs fast?

What threats do Brown Hyenas face?

Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?

Do other predators prey upon leopard?

Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?

What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?

Are Aardwolves social animals?