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?
Do lions attack elephants?
Can lions climb trees?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions eat carrion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions scavenge?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions communicate well?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Can the female lion roar?
How large is the average lion pride?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are hippos dangerous?
What is a Suni?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Are Suni social animals?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Are leopards territorial?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Do leopards roar?
What is an impala?
What is an Aardwolf?
What do cheetahs eat?
When do hyaenas hunt?
How long do Suni live?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Do lions move around during the day?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
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