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 attack elephants?
What are lions breeding habits?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can lions climb trees?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions communicate well?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
When do young lions become independent?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Can the female lion roar?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are lions territorial?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
How often do elephants give birth?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is a hippo?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Do porcupines have any predators?
What do Elands eat?
Are impalas endangered?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What do Suni eat?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
What do porcupines eat?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Do lions attack elephants?
What do hippos eat?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
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