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 attack elephants?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Why do some males have black manes?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
When do young lions become independent?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
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How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Can the female lion roar?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What are lions breeding habits?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can lions swim?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
What do porcupines eat?
Do lions attack elephants?
How large is the average lion pride?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
What does a Serval look like?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do elephants have good memories?
What is an Eland?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Are Porcupines rodents?
How big do Serval get?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How fast are cheetahs?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What is an Aardwolf?
When do hyaenas hunt?
How do Elephants Communicate?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Do lions eat carrion?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
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