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
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are lions territorial?
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What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
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What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Can lions climb trees?
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Do lions communicate well?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
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Do lions move around during the day?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Can the female lion roar?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
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What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
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Do leopards mark their territories?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
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Do lions communicate well?
Can lions climb trees?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
How fast can impalas run?
What does a Serval eat?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are Suni social animals?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
What is a hippo?
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