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
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How large is the average lion pride?
When do young lions become independent?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions move around during the day?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions communicate well?
Can lions swim?
What are lions breeding habits?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions attack elephants?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
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Are Klipspringers endangered?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Do lions communicate well?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
How fast can hyaena run?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Can the female lion roar?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
How do elephants use their tusks?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are hippos dangerous?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
When do young lions become independent?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Are Suni endangered?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
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