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
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions often become man eaters?
When do young lions become independent?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are lions territorial?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions eat carrion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions communicate well?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions scavenge?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Why do some males have black manes?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions have enemies?
Can the female lion roar?
Can lions swim?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions attack elephants?
How large is the average lion pride?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions have enemies?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
How do lions kill their prey?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are Warthogs fast?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Are impalas endangered?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Are Serval endangered?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Do Giraffes sleep?
What do Suni eat?
How big can hippos get?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Do lions scavenge?
How often do elephants give birth?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
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