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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Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
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What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
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Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
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What is a Blue wildebeest?
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Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
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