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
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can the female lion roar?
Are lions territorial?
Can lions swim?
Do lions eat carrion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions communicate well?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
When do young lions become independent?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is an Aardwolf?
Do baboons migrate?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What do Elands eat?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How fast can Elands run?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
How large is the average lion pride?
What do impalas eat?
What does a Serval eat?
Are Warthogs fast?
What does a Serval look like?
Are Elands dangerous?
How big do Klipspringers get?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
When do young lions become independent?
What is a Honey Badger?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
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