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
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Why do some males have black manes?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Can lions climb trees?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can the female lion roar?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions have enemies?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
When do young lions become independent?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is a Serval?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Do leopards roar?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is a Klipspringer?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
How do Elephants Communicate?
What do hippos eat?
Do elephants have good memories?
Are Servals social animals?
Can the female lion roar?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
How fast can cheetahs run?
How do lions kill their prey?
How fast are cheetahs?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
How fast can hyaena run?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
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