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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


Why do some males have black manes?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Is lion cub mortality high?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Can lions swim?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

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

Which habitat to lions prefer?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Are lions territorial?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

What are lions breeding habits?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Do lions often become man eaters?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

When do young lions become independent?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

How do lions kill their prey?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Can lions climb trees?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

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

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

How large is the average lion pride?

Can the female lion roar?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Do lions communicate well?

Do lions have enemies?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Do lions move around during the day?