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
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can the female lion roar?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
When do young lions become independent?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions eat carrion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Can lions climb trees?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions move around during the day?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Can lions swim?
How large is the average lion pride?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are lions territorial?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Do leopards roar?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
What is a Klipspringer?
Are hippos dangerous?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Do lions eat carrion?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
What is a Honey Badger?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Can lions climb trees?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What do Klipspringers eat?
What do Elands eat?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Are Servals social animals?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What is a Brown Hyena?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
When do young lions become independent?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
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