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
Are lions cannibalistic?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions scavenge?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are lions breeding habits?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions often become man eaters?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions move around during the day?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How large is the average lion pride?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are lions territorial?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions eat carrion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
How fast can cheetahs run?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions have enemies?
Do they attack other predators?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can lions climb trees?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How big can hippos get?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Do leopards roar?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Are Suni endangered?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
How do elephants use their tusks?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is a hippo?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
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