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 is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How do lions kill their prey?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions move around during the day?
Can lions climb trees?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can the female lion roar?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions scavenge?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
When do young lions become independent?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
How do elephants use their tusks?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
How fast are cheetahs?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What do Elands look like?
What is an impala?
Can the female lion roar?
Do baboons migrate?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What is a hippo?
How big do Serval get?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
How fast can Elands run?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
How large is the average lion pride?
Can lions swim?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are hippos dangerous?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
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