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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 use specific strategy when they hunt?

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

Do all male lions possess a mane?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Can lions climb trees?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Why do some males have black manes?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

How do lions kill their prey?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Do lions move around during the day?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

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

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

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

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Is lion cub mortality high?

What are lions breeding habits?

Do lions have enemies?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Do lions scavenge?

When do young lions become independent?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Do lions attack elephants?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

How large is the average lion pride?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Do lions eat carrion?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Do lions often become man eaters?

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

Can lions swim?