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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


Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

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

Which habitat to lions prefer?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Can lions swim?

Are lions cannibalistic?

How do lions kill their prey?

Can the female lion roar?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Do lions have enemies?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Do lions scavenge?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

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

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Do lions attack elephants?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Do lions move around during the day?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Why do some males have black manes?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Can lions climb trees?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?