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 female lions secure food for their cubs?
How large is the average lion pride?
Can lions swim?
Do lions move around during the day?
How do lions kill their prey?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions communicate well?
Can the female lion roar?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are lions territorial?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions scavenge?
Can lions climb trees?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions have enemies?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Klipspringers endangered?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Do elephants have good memories?
What does a Serval look like?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Can lions climb trees?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is a hippo?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
What do Elands look like?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
How fast can impalas run?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Can the female lion roar?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are Suni endangered?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
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