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?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Can lions climb trees?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
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What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
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Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are lions breeding habits?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions communicate well?
Can lions swim?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions have enemies?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do lions move around during the day?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Are Porcupines rodents?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
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What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Do lions have enemies?
What do Aardwolves eat?
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Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
How fast can Elands run?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Can the female lion roar?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What is a Klipspringer?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
How fast can hyaena run?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Are Warthogs fast?
Can lions swim?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
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