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
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions eat carrion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are lions breeding habits?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions attack elephants?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are lions territorial?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How large is the average lion pride?
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Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions eat carrion?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
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What is a hippo?
Do lions communicate well?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are lions territorial?
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How big do Serval get?
What do Suni eat?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Do elephants have good memories?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What does a Serval eat?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Do leopards mark their territories?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
How often do elephants give birth?
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