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 are the preferred prey species of lion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are lions territorial?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions scavenge?
Can lions swim?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions have enemies?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions communicate well?
Can lions climb trees?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Why do some males have black manes?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are lions breeding habits?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
How often do elephants give birth?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Are Suni endangered?
Are leopards territorial?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do they attack other predators?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are Servals social animals?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
What does a Serval look like?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
How do lions kill their prey?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How fast can hyaena run?
Are cheetahs territorial?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Are impalas endangered?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
How large is the average lion pride?
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