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
Are lions territorial?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions communicate well?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions attack elephants?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Can lions swim?
How do lions kill their prey?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions move around during the day?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions eat carrion?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions scavenge?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
When do young lions become independent?
How large is the average lion pride?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How fast are cheetahs?
Can the female lion roar?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What do hippos eat?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
What does a Serval eat?
What do cheetahs eat?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What do impalas eat?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Do lions communicate well?
Are lions territorial?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
How large is the average lion pride?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What do Klipspringers eat?
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