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 lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Can the female lion roar?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions have enemies?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are lions territorial?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions scavenge?
When do young lions become independent?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions attack elephants?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Can lions swim?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is an impala?
What does a Serval look like?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do leopards mark their territories?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is a Brown Hyena?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Do lions have enemies?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
How big are porcupines?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Why do some males have black manes?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
How fast can Elands run?
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