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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


How do lions kill their prey?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Do lions scavenge?

Do lions often become man eaters?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

When do young lions become independent?

What are lions breeding habits?

Can lions climb trees?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Is lion cub mortality high?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

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

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Do lions have enemies?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

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

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Are lions territorial?

Can lions swim?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

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

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Why do some males have black manes?

Do lions attack elephants?