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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


Are lions cannibalistic?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

How do lions kill their prey?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Can the female lion roar?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Do lions eat carrion?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Can lions swim?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do lions communicate well?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?

Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Are lions territorial?

Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

When do young lions become independent?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Do lions move around during the day?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

How large is the average lion pride?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Do lions scavenge?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?