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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


At what age are lions sexually mature?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Do lions often become man eaters?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

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

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Do lions move around during the day?

Do lions scavenge?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Do lions attack elephants?

Do lions have enemies?

Are lions territorial?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

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

Can lions swim?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

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

Can lions climb trees?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

When do young lions become independent?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

How do lions kill their prey?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Is lion cub mortality high?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Can the female lion roar?