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 far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions scavenge?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions have enemies?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions attack elephants?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions eat carrion?
Can lions swim?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
When do young lions become independent?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Can the female lion roar?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are lions territorial?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What do Elands eat?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What is a Suni?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Are hippos dangerous?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
When do young lions become independent?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Do lions communicate well?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Are Warthogs fast?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
How often do elephants give birth?
What do porcupines eat?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are impalas endangered?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
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