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
Do lions scavenge?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions have enemies?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Can lions climb trees?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are lions territorial?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Why do some males have black manes?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How large is the average lion pride?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions communicate well?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Do Suni have any predators?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What do Suni eat?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Are cheetahs territorial?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Are Elands dangerous?
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