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 eat carrion?
Do lions have enemies?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Can lions swim?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions communicate well?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Can lions climb trees?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
When do young lions become independent?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can the female lion roar?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
How fast are cheetahs?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Do lions move around during the day?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
How do Elephants Communicate?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Are Serval endangered?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Do leopards mark their territories?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What is a Honey Badger?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Can lions swim?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Is lion cub mortality high?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Are cheetahs territorial?
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