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 lions kill only when they are hungry?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can the female lion roar?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
When do young lions become independent?
Can lions climb trees?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
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Can lions swim?
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What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions communicate well?
How large is the average lion pride?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions scavenge?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions have enemies?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What do cheetahs eat?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Do lions have enemies?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What do hippos eat?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What is a Serval?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are lions territorial?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How often do elephants give birth?
What does a Serval look like?
How big do Serval get?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What do Klipspringers eat?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do they attack other predators?
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