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?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions have enemies?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions move around during the day?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions attack elephants?
Can lions swim?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Can lions climb trees?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
When do young lions become independent?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Is lion cub mortality high?
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Are spotted hyenas social animals?
What do Aardwolves eat?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Are leopards territorial?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Do leopards mark their territories?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What is an Eland?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Are lions territorial?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
How fast can Elands run?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
What do Elands eat?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Do lions move around during the day?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Are Servals social animals?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
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