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
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can lions swim?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions scavenge?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions have enemies?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
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Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Can the female lion roar?
Why do some males have black manes?
When do young lions become independent?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are lions territorial?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do lions scavenge?
How do elephants use their tusks?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
How big are porcupines?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do lions attack elephants?
How big can hippos get?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What is a Brown Hyena?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
How do lions kill their prey?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Do lions have enemies?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What does a Serval eat?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Do lions communicate well?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions move around during the day?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
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