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
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How do lions kill their prey?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions have enemies?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is lion cub mortality high?
When do young lions become independent?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Can the female lion roar?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can lions swim?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What do Suni eat?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Do elephants have good memories?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What is an Aardwolf?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Can lions climb trees?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Why do some males have black manes?
How big are porcupines?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Can lions swim?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
How fast can Elands run?
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