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
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
When do young lions become independent?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions have enemies?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions scavenge?
What are lions breeding habits?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Can the female lion roar?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions attack elephants?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Can lions climb trees?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions communicate well?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What is a Suni?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Why do some males have black manes?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
What does a Serval look like?
What do Klipspringers eat?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is an Eland?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are hippos dangerous?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do lions have enemies?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do elephants have good memories?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Are Servals social animals?
How fast can hyaena run?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are Porcupines rodents?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Do lions scavenge?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
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