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 males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
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What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
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?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can lions swim?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are lions cannibalistic?
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When is the best time for spotting lion?
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Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
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Do leopards mark their territories?
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How do elephants use their tusks?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
How big do Serval get?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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When do hyaenas hunt?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
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Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
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Do lions have enemies?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Do Suni have any predators?
What does a Serval eat?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What do Elands look like?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Do porcupines have any predators?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Are Serval endangered?
Do lions communicate well?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
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