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?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How do lions kill their prey?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions scavenge?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions communicate well?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can lions climb trees?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Why do some males have black manes?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are lions territorial?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Can the female lion roar?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Can lions swim?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How big do Serval get?
What do Elands look like?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
What do cheetahs eat?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Are impalas endangered?
How big can hippos get?
Are lions territorial?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Do lions communicate well?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Are Serval endangered?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Do lions scavenge?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
How fast can Elands run?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
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