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
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How large is the average lion pride?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions attack elephants?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions scavenge?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
When do young lions become independent?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions move around during the day?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions communicate well?
Can lions swim?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are lions territorial?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions have enemies?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Can lions climb trees?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What does the leopard diet consist of?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
What do Aardwolves eat?
How big are porcupines?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are Suni social animals?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do leopards mark their territories?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Can lions swim?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Do lions communicate well?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Are Suni endangered?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Are Warthogs fast?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
How fast can impalas run?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
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