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 the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions move around during the day?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions communicate well?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How do lions kill their prey?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Can lions swim?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What are lions breeding habits?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can the female lion roar?
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Is lion cub mortality high?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What does a Serval look like?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What is a hippo?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Are impalas endangered?
When do young lions become independent?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Are Suni social animals?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What is a Suni?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Are Serval endangered?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Are Elands dangerous?
What is an impala?
How fast can cheetahs run?
What are lions breeding habits?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
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