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 normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions attack elephants?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How do lions kill their prey?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions scavenge?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions eat carrion?
How large is the average lion pride?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are lions territorial?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Can the female lion roar?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions communicate well?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Can lions swim?
Do lions often become man eaters?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do Suni have any predators?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Can the female lion roar?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
How often do elephants give birth?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How big do Serval get?
Why do some males have black manes?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
When do young lions become independent?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
How fast can impalas run?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is an impala?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
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