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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Can lions climb trees?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
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Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
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What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions move around during the day?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are lions cannibalistic?
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What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are lions territorial?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
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What do porcupines eat?
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