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 cannibalistic?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Can lions climb trees?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions have enemies?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are lions territorial?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions communicate well?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Is lion cub mortality high?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Why do some males have black manes?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What do porcupines eat?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
How do Elephants Communicate?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
What do impalas eat?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
What do Elands eat?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
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