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
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
When do young lions become independent?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions have enemies?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are lions territorial?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can lions swim?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions move around during the day?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How do lions kill their prey?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions scavenge?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How large is the average lion pride?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are Suni social animals?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Do lions have enemies?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What do hippos eat?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are hippos dangerous?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Are Warthogs fast?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What is a Klipspringer?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
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