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 size of the average lion litter?
Can lions climb trees?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions attack elephants?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
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Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions scavenge?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Can the female lion roar?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How large is the average lion pride?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Can the female lion roar?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Do lions attack elephants?
How fast are cheetahs?
Are Elands dangerous?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Are Serval endangered?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
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Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Are Suni endangered?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Are impalas endangered?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
How big are porcupines?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are Warthogs fast?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Are Suni social animals?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Are leopards territorial?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
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