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?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions scavenge?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions move around during the day?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions have enemies?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions communicate well?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can lions swim?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can lions climb trees?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What are lions breeding habits?
How do lions kill their prey?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions attack elephants?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are lions territorial?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
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What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
When do young lions become independent?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Do lions communicate well?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Are Serval endangered?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Do lions scavenge?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
How long do Suni live?
What do impalas eat?
How fast can cheetahs run?
What is an Aardwolf?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
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