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 the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Can lions swim?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are lions territorial?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
When do young lions become independent?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can the female lion roar?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions have enemies?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do lions eat carrion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
What do Elands look like?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are Serval endangered?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
How fast can impalas run?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What do impalas eat?
What does a Serval eat?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How big do Serval get?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Are impalas endangered?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
How long do Suni live?
What is an Eland?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
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