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 males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are lions territorial?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions have enemies?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions move around during the day?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
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When do young lions become independent?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Can lions climb trees?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions communicate well?
Can the female lion roar?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How do lions kill their prey?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is lion cub mortality high?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Can lions swim?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
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What is a Blue wildebeest?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
How fast can impalas run?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What is an impala?
What is an Aardwolf?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
What do impalas eat?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do lions scavenge?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is a hippo?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What do porcupines eat?
How long do Suni live?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Do lions eat carrion?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
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