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
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions have enemies?
What are lions breeding habits?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Can lions swim?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
When do young lions become independent?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Can the female lion roar?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can lions climb trees?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions attack elephants?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What do impalas eat?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Do they attack other predators?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are lions territorial?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Do lions have enemies?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is a Serval?
How often do elephants give birth?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What do hippos eat?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
How big do Serval get?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
When do young lions become independent?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
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