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 male lions more aggressive than females?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions attack elephants?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
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Can the female lion roar?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How large is the average lion pride?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions have enemies?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
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How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Can lions climb trees?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions move around during the day?
How do lions kill their prey?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Can lions swim?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Do leopards roar?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are lions breeding habits?
What does a Serval eat?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Do Suni have any predators?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is a Suni?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What is a Serval?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Do lions attack elephants?
What do porcupines eat?
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