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 distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions eat carrion?
When do young lions become independent?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
Can lions swim?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can the female lion roar?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions scavenge?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How do Elephants Communicate?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do Suni have any predators?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Do Giraffes sleep?
How fast can Elands run?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
How fast can impalas run?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Do lions scavenge?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
How big are porcupines?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What do hippos eat?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
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