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
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Can lions swim?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions have enemies?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions scavenge?
Why do some males have black manes?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Can the female lion roar?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What does a Serval eat?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
What is an impala?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
What is a Suni?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Do baboons migrate?
How large is the average lion pride?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are cheetahs territorial?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How big are porcupines?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is a Honey Badger?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What is a Brown Hyena?
How often do elephants give birth?
What do Klipspringers eat?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
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