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
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions communicate well?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Why do some males have black manes?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions scavenge?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How do lions kill their prey?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are lions territorial?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Can the female lion roar?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are lions breeding habits?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Aardwolves endangered?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What does a Serval eat?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
How fast can hyaena run?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
What is an impala?
When do hyaenas hunt?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions communicate well?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
How often do elephants give birth?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
What is a Brown Hyena?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Do leopards mark their territories?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
How big do Klipspringers get?
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