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
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Can lions swim?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are lions breeding habits?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions communicate well?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can lions climb trees?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions eat carrion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Servals social animals?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do they attack other predators?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
What do porcupines eat?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is a Serval?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are leopards territorial?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What is a Honey Badger?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What do hippos eat?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
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