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 the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
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Do lions kill their prey quickly?
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Why do some males have black manes?
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Can lions swim?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
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