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 long do African Lions sleep on average?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
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Do all male lions possess a mane?
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Is lion cub mortality high?
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Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions move around during the day?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
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Do lions hide during rainy weather?
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Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
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Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
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When do young lions become independent?
What is a hippo?
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Can elephant tusks grow back?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
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