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 lions attack elephants?
When do young lions become independent?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Can lions swim?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How do lions kill their prey?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions communicate well?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions scavenge?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are lions territorial?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Can lions climb trees?
Why do some males have black manes?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are lions breeding habits?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions have enemies?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What does a Serval eat?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How big can hippos get?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Are hippos dangerous?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Are Elands dangerous?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are Suni endangered?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
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