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
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions scavenge?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Can the female lion roar?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions have enemies?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions communicate well?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions attack elephants?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Can lions climb trees?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is lion cub mortality high?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
When do hyaenas hunt?
How fast can cheetahs run?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
What do Elands eat?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Are Servals social animals?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Are Elands dangerous?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Are Suni endangered?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Are Serval endangered?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
What do Aardwolves eat?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
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