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
When do young lions become independent?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can the female lion roar?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions attack elephants?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions have enemies?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions eat carrion?
Can lions swim?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are lions breeding habits?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Are Serval endangered?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
What do porcupines eat?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are lions breeding habits?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
How often do elephants give birth?
What do impalas eat?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
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