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
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions scavenge?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can the female lion roar?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are lions breeding habits?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions move around during the day?
Can lions swim?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions attack elephants?
How large is the average lion pride?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What is a Suni?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What do hippos eat?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
How do elephants use their tusks?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
How fast can impalas run?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Why do some males have black manes?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Can lions swim?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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