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 often do female lions produce cubs?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions communicate well?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
When do young lions become independent?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are lions breeding habits?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are lions territorial?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Can lions swim?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
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What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
What is a Suni?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are lions territorial?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
How fast can Elands run?
Why do some males have black manes?
What do Suni eat?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
When do young lions become independent?
What do porcupines eat?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Are Serval endangered?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Can lions swim?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Are impalas endangered?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
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