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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.
Lions Mating - Kruger Park

More frequently asked questions on the Lion


Can lions swim?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?

Are lions cannibalistic?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?

Do lions have enemies?

Do lions scavenge?

What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?

When do young lions become independent?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?

Can the female lion roar?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Do lions move around during the day?

Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Are lions territorial?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Do lions eat carrion?

How do lions kill their prey?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Why are leopards so seldom seen?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Are cheetahs solitary animals?

What is a Suni?

What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

What do Aardwolves eat?

How long do Blue wildebeest live?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Do elephants have a dominant tusk?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?

Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?

What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?

How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?

What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?

How big can hippos get?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?

How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?

Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?

How fast can Elands run?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

What is the lifespan of an impala?

When do young lions become independent?

How fast can Blue wildebeest run?

What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?

What do hippos eat?

What are the pangolin's scales made of?

Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?

When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?

How much does a leopard eat per day?

Do Hyaenas run in packs?

How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?

Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?

What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?

Do elephants have good memories?