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
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions eat carrion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can the female lion roar?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can lions climb trees?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How large is the average lion pride?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions scavenge?
Can lions swim?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions move around during the day?
Is lion cub mortality high?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What does a Serval look like?
What do Aardwolves eat?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Can lions swim?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
How big can hippos get?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Are Elands dangerous?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What is a Serval?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
How fast can impalas run?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What is an impala?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is a Suni?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
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