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?
Do lions eat carrion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Can the female lion roar?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions scavenge?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions move around during the day?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions communicate well?
Why do some males have black manes?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
When do young lions become independent?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Can lions swim?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can lions climb trees?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do Suni have any predators?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
What is a Klipspringer?
Are Warthogs fast?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
What do Elands eat?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
How big do Klipspringers get?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Can lions swim?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do porcupines have any predators?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Do elephants have good memories?
What does a Serval eat?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Are Elands dangerous?
How often do elephants give birth?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are Porcupines rodents?
What do cheetahs eat?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
How big are porcupines?
How big do Serval get?
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