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 lions kill their prey quickly?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions communicate well?
Are lions territorial?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can the female lion roar?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Can lions swim?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
When do young lions become independent?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are lions breeding habits?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What do porcupines eat?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do Suni have any predators?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
How fast can Elands run?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
What do Elands look like?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Do leopards mark their territories?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Can the female lion roar?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Do baboons migrate?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Are Suni social animals?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are impalas endangered?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
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