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?
Can lions swim?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions communicate well?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are lions territorial?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can the female lion roar?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
When do young lions become independent?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions scavenge?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are Servals social animals?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Do lions scavenge?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What do Elands eat?
Are impalas endangered?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
How fast are cheetahs?
What do impalas eat?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Can lions climb trees?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Is lion cub mortality high?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
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