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 all male lions possess a mane?
Are lions territorial?
How large is the average lion pride?
Why do some males have black manes?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
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What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
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Do lions attack elephants?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Can lions swim?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How do lions kill their prey?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
When do young lions become independent?
Can the female lion roar?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions move around during the day?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions communicate well?
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Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
How big are porcupines?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
What do hippos eat?
Can the female lion roar?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
How fast are cheetahs?
What is a Honey Badger?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are cheetahs territorial?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Are Warthogs fast?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
What does a Serval eat?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What do Klipspringers eat?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
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