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
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Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
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Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
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Do lions move around during the day?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
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Can the female lion roar?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How large is the average lion pride?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
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Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
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How big can hippos get?
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What is a hippo?
How big are porcupines?
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Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
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Is the cheetah a true cat?
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Are lions territorial?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What does a Serval eat?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
What is a Klipspringer?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
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