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
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
When do young lions become independent?
Can lions swim?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions scavenge?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can lions climb trees?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
Can the female lion roar?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
How big can hippos get?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What do cheetahs eat?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Are Elands dangerous?
Are Suni endangered?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is an impala?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Do leopards roar?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
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