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
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are lions territorial?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions have enemies?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions scavenge?
Can lions swim?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Can the female lion roar?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What does a Serval look like?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
How big are porcupines?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Are impalas endangered?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is a Serval?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Do leopards roar?
How big do Serval get?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
What is a hippo?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are Elands dangerous?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Do lions eat carrion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
How big can hippos get?
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