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
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions have enemies?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
When do young lions become independent?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions eat carrion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions communicate well?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions scavenge?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions attack elephants?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions communicate well?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are Serval endangered?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
How big are porcupines?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How big do Serval get?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are lions breeding habits?
What does a Serval look like?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Are hippos dangerous?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What do porcupines eat?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What is an impala?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
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