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 kill their prey quickly?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions attack elephants?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are lions territorial?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Can lions climb trees?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions scavenge?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions communicate well?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are lions breeding habits?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How do lions kill their prey?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can lions swim?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
What do porcupines eat?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Are Servals social animals?
How do lions kill their prey?
How big do Serval get?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Do elephants have good memories?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
What do Suni eat?
What is an impala?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Are lions territorial?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
What do Elands eat?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
How fast are cheetahs?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is a Klipspringer?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Do leopards mark their territories?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
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