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
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions attack elephants?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Can lions climb trees?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Can the female lion roar?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
When do young lions become independent?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are lions breeding habits?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How large is the average lion pride?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions have enemies?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions communicate well?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are lions territorial?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
What is an Aardwolf?
What does a Serval eat?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do lions eat carrion?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What do Aardwolves eat?
What is a Honey Badger?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What do Klipspringers eat?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do elephants have good memories?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Do baboons migrate?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are Servals social animals?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
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