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 far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Can the female lion roar?
Why do some males have black manes?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can lions climb trees?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are lions territorial?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Can lions swim?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What does a Serval eat?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How fast can Elands run?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do baboons migrate?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
What do cheetahs eat?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Do lions move around during the day?
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