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
Can lions climb trees?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions attack elephants?
What are lions breeding habits?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
When do young lions become independent?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions have enemies?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can lions swim?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions scavenge?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Can the female lion roar?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
How do lions kill their prey?
How fast can hyaena run?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What does a Serval look like?
What does a Serval eat?
Do Suni have any predators?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
What is a Serval?
How long do Suni live?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
How big are porcupines?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Are Servals social animals?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
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