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
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are lions territorial?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions eat carrion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are lions breeding habits?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions scavenge?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
When do young lions become independent?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Can the female lion roar?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions communicate well?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Can lions swim?
Do lions move around during the day?
Is lion cub mortality high?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What does a Serval look like?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What do hippos eat?
How fast can Elands run?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is a Brown Hyena?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
What is a Suni?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do porcupines have any predators?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are leopards territorial?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
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