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
How large is the average lion pride?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
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Do lions move around during the day?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions eat carrion?
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Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions communicate well?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
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What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
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How do spotted hyenas hunt?
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What is the lifespan of a baboon?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
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Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
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How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
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What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
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What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
How fast can Elands run?
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What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
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Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
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