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 have enemies?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
When do young lions become independent?
How do lions kill their prey?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Can the female lion roar?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are lions territorial?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Can lions swim?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions move around during the day?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions eat carrion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Are Warthogs fast?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
How fast can hyaena run?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
What do Suni eat?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Are Servals social animals?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
How do Elephants Communicate?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
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