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
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions have enemies?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions eat carrion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are lions territorial?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Can lions swim?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
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?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can the female lion roar?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are Suni social animals?
How fast can impalas run?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
How big are porcupines?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are Serval endangered?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Are lions territorial?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Are Suni endangered?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is a Honey Badger?
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