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 female lions secure food for their cubs?
Can lions swim?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions have enemies?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions communicate well?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are lions breeding habits?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are honey badgers dangerous?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is a Serval?
Are cheetahs territorial?
How fast can hyaena run?
Do lions have enemies?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
When do hyaenas hunt?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How big can hippos get?
Do lions communicate well?
What do cheetahs eat?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
What is a Suni?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions attack elephants?
Can lions climb trees?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions move around during the day?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
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