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
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can lions climb trees?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Why do some males have black manes?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions have enemies?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions move around during the day?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions eat carrion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How do lions kill their prey?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can the female lion roar?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
When do young lions become independent?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are lions territorial?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Are Warthogs fast?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are impalas endangered?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
How big do Serval get?
How fast can impalas run?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How big can hippos get?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What do porcupines eat?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are leopards territorial?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
How fast are cheetahs?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
How fast can Elands run?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What do Elands look like?
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