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
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Can lions swim?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How do lions kill their prey?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Can lions climb trees?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can the female lion roar?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions move around during the day?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions scavenge?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are lions territorial?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
How fast can hyaena run?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
What is an Eland?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How big can hippos get?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Are impalas endangered?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
How large is the average lion pride?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What is a Klipspringer?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How big do Serval get?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Do lions scavenge?
What do hippos eat?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Can lions climb trees?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
What does a Serval eat?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
How fast can Elands run?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
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