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
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions eat carrion?
How do lions kill their prey?
Can the female lion roar?
When do young lions become independent?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
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What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How large is the average lion pride?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
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?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions communicate well?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions move around during the day?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What do Elands eat?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What do Aardwolves eat?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What do impalas eat?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
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Are honey badgers dangerous?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are leopards territorial?
What do Elands look like?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are Servals social animals?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Are Suni endangered?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How big are porcupines?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are Suni social animals?
Are Warthogs fast?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
How fast can cheetahs run?
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