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 all male lions possess a mane?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are lions territorial?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions scavenge?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions have enemies?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How do lions kill their prey?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are lions breeding habits?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Can lions swim?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions attack elephants?
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Do elephants have good memories?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
When do young lions become independent?
What does a Serval eat?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
How fast can hyaena run?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Are Porcupines rodents?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Are lions territorial?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
How fast can impalas run?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Can the female lion roar?
Are Suni endangered?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is an Eland?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are cheetahs territorial?
What do hippos eat?
How fast can cheetahs run?
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