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
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions communicate well?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Can lions climb trees?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Why do some males have black manes?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions move around during the day?
Can the female lion roar?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How do lions kill their prey?
When do young lions become independent?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions scavenge?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How large is the average lion pride?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can lions swim?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Are impalas endangered?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
What does a Serval look like?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Are Elands dangerous?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Can the female lion roar?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
What do porcupines eat?
How big do Klipspringers get?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Do elephants have good memories?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
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