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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


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

Which habitat to lions prefer?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Can lions climb trees?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

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

Are lions cannibalistic?

Do lions attack elephants?

Do lions move around during the day?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

What are lions breeding habits?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

How do lions kill their prey?

Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Do lions scavenge?

Can the female lion roar?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Do lions have enemies?

How large is the average lion pride?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Do lions eat carrion?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Do lions communicate well?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Why do some males have black manes?