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
Why do some males have black manes?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions communicate well?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are lions breeding habits?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions eat carrion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions scavenge?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Can lions swim?
Do lions attack elephants?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Are Suni endangered?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How fast can hyaena run?
What is an Aardwolf?
How fast are cheetahs?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can lions swim?
Are Warthogs fast?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What is a Suni?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What do Elands eat?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What does a Serval look like?
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