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 use specific strategy when they hunt?
How do lions kill their prey?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions attack elephants?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Can lions swim?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How do Elephants Communicate?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Do porcupines have any predators?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Are Suni endangered?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Are Serval endangered?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Are impalas endangered?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
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