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
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Can the female lion roar?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions scavenge?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Why do some males have black manes?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How large is the average lion pride?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions communicate well?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are lions territorial?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions eat carrion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions have enemies?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Can lions swim?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How big do Serval get?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Do leopards roar?
How often do elephants give birth?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What is an Eland?
What is a Klipspringer?
Are Elands dangerous?
How fast can Elands run?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What does a Serval look like?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
How large is the average lion pride?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions communicate well?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
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