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?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are lions territorial?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions have enemies?
Can lions swim?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions communicate well?
How do lions kill their prey?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions attack elephants?
How large is the average lion pride?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can lions climb trees?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
When do young lions become independent?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
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Are Aardwolves endangered?
What do Aardwolves eat?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
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How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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Do lions attack elephants?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do elephants have good memories?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
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