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
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can the female lion roar?
Are lions territorial?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
When do young lions become independent?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Can lions climb trees?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are lions breeding habits?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions scavenge?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What do hippos eat?
Do lions scavenge?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Why do some males have black manes?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
What is a Suni?
Are impalas endangered?
Do they attack other predators?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
What is an impala?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Are cheetahs territorial?
How do lions kill their prey?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
How fast are cheetahs?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do baboons migrate?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
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