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 female lions do most of the hunting?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can the female lion roar?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions attack elephants?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions eat carrion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions scavenge?
Can lions climb trees?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions communicate well?
Are lions territorial?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions move around during the day?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How often do elephants give birth?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
How fast are cheetahs?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Are hippos dangerous?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
What is a Honey Badger?
What do Elands look like?
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