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
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can lions swim?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are lions breeding habits?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions scavenge?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
When do young lions become independent?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions move around during the day?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions communicate well?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Can the female lion roar?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
How large is the average lion pride?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What do Suni eat?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
How big do Serval get?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What do cheetahs eat?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions scavenge?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Are lions territorial?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
How fast can hyaena run?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
How often do elephants give birth?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What is a hippo?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Do lions attack elephants?
How long do Suni live?
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