SearchSkip to content


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 far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Can the female lion roar?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Are lions territorial?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Do lions have enemies?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

How do lions kill their prey?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Can lions swim?

Why do some males have black manes?

Do lions scavenge?

Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Do lions eat carrion?

When do young lions become independent?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

How large is the average lion pride?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Are lions cannibalistic?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Do lions attack elephants?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


Are spotted hyenas endangered?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?

What do Suni eat?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Why are leopards so seldom seen?

How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?

What is an Aardwolf?

What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?

Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?

What does the leopard diet consist of?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Are Aardwolves social animals?

What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Is the cheetah a true cat?

Can elephant tusks grow back?

Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?

What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?

How do lions kill their prey?

Can lions climb trees?

Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?

How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?

Are honey badgers dangerous?

Are Servals social animals?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?

What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

How fast can impalas run?

When do hyaenas hunt?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?

Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?

Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?

What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?