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
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Can lions climb trees?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions communicate well?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Can lions swim?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions have enemies?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How large is the average lion pride?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions eat carrion?
Why do some males have black manes?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
How fast can hyaena run?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Do lions communicate well?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Are Servals social animals?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
What is an impala?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
How fast can impalas run?
Can lions climb trees?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Do leopards roar?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
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