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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.

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Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

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Do lions hide during rainy weather?

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Can lions swim?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

How large is the average lion pride?

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