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
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can lions climb trees?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are lions breeding habits?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can lions swim?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are lions territorial?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
How big do Klipspringers get?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Are impalas endangered?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Are Suni endangered?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Are cheetahs territorial?
What is an Aardwolf?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Can the female lion roar?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How fast can hyaena run?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
How long do Suni live?
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