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
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions scavenge?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Can lions swim?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
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Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions eat carrion?
How large is the average lion pride?
When do young lions become independent?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions have enemies?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
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Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
How long do Suni live?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
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Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Do lions communicate well?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
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What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What is a hippo?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What does a Serval eat?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What is a Honey Badger?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
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Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
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Do lions have a social hierarchy?
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