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
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
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Do lions attack elephants?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
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What causes a lion to become a man eater?
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Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
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Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
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What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Can the female lion roar?
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Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions eat carrion?
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Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
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Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
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What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
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Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Are hippos dangerous?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
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Do baboons migrate?
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How fast can impalas run?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
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It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
How big do Serval get?
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What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
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How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What do hippos eat?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are Suni endangered?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Are leopards territorial?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What do Aardwolves eat?
What is a Klipspringer?
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