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
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can the female lion roar?
Can lions climb trees?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions eat carrion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions have enemies?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Why do some males have black manes?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions scavenge?
When do young lions become independent?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What do Klipspringers eat?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What do Suni eat?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Are Suni endangered?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do they attack other predators?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Do leopards roar?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What do hippos eat?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are Elands dangerous?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
How fast can impalas run?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What is a Honey Badger?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Do you want to test your knowledge on the animals of the Kruger National Park?