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
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Why do some males have black manes?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
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What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions communicate well?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How do lions kill their prey?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What are lions breeding habits?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Can lions swim?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are lions territorial?
Are lions cannibalistic?
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How large is the average lion pride?
How fast can Elands run?
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do porcupines have any predators?
How do lions kill their prey?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Do lions communicate well?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
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How fast can hyaena run?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
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Can elephant tusks grow back?
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Is the cheetah a true cat?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
How long do Suni live?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
What do Elands eat?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
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