Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Although either the male or the female can initiate copulation, it is by far more often the female that does.
More frequently asked questions on the Lion
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Can lions swim?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions attack elephants?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
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Do lions communicate well?
How large is the average lion pride?
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Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
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What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions have enemies?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions scavenge?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions often become man eaters?
When do young lions become independent?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How fast can Elands run?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is a hippo?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Can the female lion roar?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
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Do leopards roar?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
What is an Aardwolf?
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When do leopard cubs become independent?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
How big can hippos get?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Are Elands dangerous?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
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