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
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How do lions kill their prey?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions move around during the day?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Can lions climb trees?
What are lions breeding habits?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions have enemies?
Can lions swim?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are lions territorial?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions scavenge?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
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How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are cheetahs territorial?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How do elephants use their tusks?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
How big do Klipspringers get?
How big do Serval get?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Can lions climb trees?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is a Serval?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
When do young lions become independent?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do baboons migrate?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Do elephants have good memories?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
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