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 use specific strategy when they hunt?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions eat carrion?
How do lions kill their prey?
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Do lions scavenge?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
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Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions move around during the day?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
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Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How large is the average lion pride?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions have enemies?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Can the female lion roar?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
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How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
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What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
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Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
How fast can cheetahs run?
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How often do elephants give birth?
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What do spotted hyenas eat?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
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What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
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What are the leopards breeding habits?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Do lions attack elephants?
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How fast can hyaena run?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What does a Serval eat?
Are hippos dangerous?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
What is a Brown Hyena?
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