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
Can lions swim?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions attack elephants?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions scavenge?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions communicate well?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Can the female lion roar?
Can lions climb trees?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How large is the average lion pride?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions have enemies?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do lions move around during the day?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How big are porcupines?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Are hippos dangerous?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What do hippos eat?
Are Warthogs fast?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are leopards territorial?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
How do Elephants Communicate?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
What do impalas eat?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are Porcupines rodents?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
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