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 lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions communicate well?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can lions climb trees?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can the female lion roar?
When do young lions become independent?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions scavenge?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Can lions swim?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions attack elephants?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What do Elands eat?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Do they attack other predators?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is an Aardwolf?
Are Suni social animals?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
What do hippos eat?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Do leopards roar?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
What do cheetahs eat?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
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