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
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Can lions swim?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions communicate well?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are lions breeding habits?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Can lions climb trees?
Why do some males have black manes?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions move around during the day?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
How do Elephants Communicate?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Do they attack other predators?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Are Serval endangered?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How long do Suni live?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Are hippos dangerous?
What do Suni eat?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are Suni endangered?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
How often do elephants give birth?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
How fast can hyaena run?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Are Warthogs fast?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Do porcupines have any predators?
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