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
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions communicate well?
How large is the average lion pride?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can lions swim?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions move around during the day?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can the female lion roar?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are lions territorial?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How do lions kill their prey?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Can lions climb trees?
What is a Honey Badger?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
How big can hippos get?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
When do young lions become independent?
Do baboons migrate?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do Aardwolves eat?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
What do porcupines eat?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Do lions eat carrion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Do porcupines have any predators?
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