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 female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions attack elephants?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Can lions swim?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How large is the average lion pride?
Why do some males have black manes?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are lions breeding habits?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
How often do elephants give birth?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Can the female lion roar?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Are cheetahs territorial?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do baboons migrate?
Do leopards roar?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What do Elands look like?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Are Serval endangered?
What is a Honey Badger?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
What do hippos eat?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What does a Serval look like?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
What is a Suni?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
How big can hippos get?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
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