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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


Do lions have enemies?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Do lions attack elephants?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

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

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

How large is the average lion pride?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Do lions move around during the day?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Why do some males have black manes?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Can lions climb trees?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Are lions territorial?

Can lions swim?

Can the female lion roar?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

When do young lions become independent?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Is lion cub mortality high?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Do lions communicate well?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

What are lions breeding habits?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

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

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?