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 the senses of a lion well developed?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can lions swim?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions eat carrion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are lions cannibalistic?
When do young lions become independent?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are lions breeding habits?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions attack elephants?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can the female lion roar?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can lions climb trees?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
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What do cheetahs eat?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
What do Elands look like?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Are impalas endangered?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
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Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Why do some males have black manes?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
How fast are cheetahs?
Do lions eat carrion?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
What does a Serval eat?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do leopards mark their territories?
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