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
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How large is the average lion pride?
What are lions breeding habits?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
When do young lions become independent?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can lions climb trees?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can lions swim?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What do Suni eat?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What do Klipspringers eat?
How do lions kill their prey?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions scavenge?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What are lions breeding habits?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do they attack other predators?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do elephants have good memories?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
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