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
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions attack elephants?
Can lions swim?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
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Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
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Can lions climb trees?
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Do lions communicate well?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
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Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Can the female lion roar?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How fast can impalas run?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
How long do Suni live?
How fast can cheetahs run?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
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What do spotted hyenas eat?
What do hippos eat?
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What is a Honey Badger?
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How often do elephants give birth?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
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Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
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Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
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Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do Klipspringers eat?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What do cheetahs eat?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Can lions swim?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Do elephants have good memories?
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