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 the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are lions territorial?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions move around during the day?
Can lions swim?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How large is the average lion pride?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Can the female lion roar?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do lions communicate well?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Do lions eat carrion?
When do young lions become independent?
How often do elephants give birth?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
What do cheetahs eat?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do porcupines have any predators?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Do they attack other predators?
Can lions swim?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
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