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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


Can lions climb trees?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Why do some males have black manes?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Do lions attack elephants?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

How do lions kill their prey?

What are lions breeding habits?

Do lions move around during the day?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Do lions eat carrion?

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

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

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Do lions communicate well?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Do lions scavenge?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

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

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

When do young lions become independent?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Can the female lion roar?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

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

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Is lion cub mortality high?