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
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions attack elephants?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Can lions swim?
Do lions communicate well?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Can lions climb trees?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are lions territorial?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions often become man eaters?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are lions territorial?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
How big can hippos get?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
How fast can impalas run?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Are Servals social animals?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Are Suni endangered?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Do leopards mark their territories?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Do lions have enemies?
Do you want to test your knowledge on the animals of the Kruger National Park?