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 lions often become man eaters?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
When do young lions become independent?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions scavenge?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions communicate well?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How do lions kill their prey?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can the female lion roar?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Can lions climb trees?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is a Serval?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Are Warthogs fast?
Are Suni social animals?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Are Elands dangerous?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Do lions attack elephants?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
How big do Serval get?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What does a Serval eat?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
What do Elands eat?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
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