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 the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions communicate well?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions have enemies?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Can lions climb trees?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions eat carrion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions attack elephants?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What do Elands eat?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Are Servals social animals?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Do baboons migrate?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Do Suni have any predators?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Why do some males have black manes?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What does a Serval eat?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Do lions eat carrion?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What do cheetahs eat?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
How big are porcupines?
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