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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


What are lions breeding habits?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Do lions attack elephants?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

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

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

How do lions kill their prey?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Is lion cub mortality high?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Can the female lion roar?

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

How large is the average lion pride?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Why do some males have black manes?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Do lions move around during the day?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Do lions have enemies?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Can lions swim?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

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

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

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

Do lions communicate well?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?