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 kill their prey quickly?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions communicate well?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Can the female lion roar?
Can lions swim?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are lions territorial?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions often become man eaters?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Why do some males have black manes?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions scavenge?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
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Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Do Giraffes sleep?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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What is the lifespan of an impala?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do elephants have good memories?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
How fast can hyaena run?
Are impalas endangered?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Do lions communicate well?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
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