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
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions have enemies?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Is lion cub mortality high?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are lions territorial?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can the female lion roar?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Can lions swim?
How do lions kill their prey?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions attack elephants?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
How big do Serval get?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Are cheetahs territorial?
What do Klipspringers eat?
How fast are cheetahs?
Can lions climb trees?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Are Porcupines rodents?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Are Suni social animals?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What is a Serval?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
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