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 causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Can lions swim?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions scavenge?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
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Do lions eat carrion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can the female lion roar?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Why do some males have black manes?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What do Honey Badgers eat?
How big do Serval get?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
How big can hippos get?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Are cheetahs territorial?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Do leopards roar?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
What do hippos eat?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are impalas endangered?
How fast can hyaena run?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do porcupines have any predators?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
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