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 move around during the day?
Can the female lion roar?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How large is the average lion pride?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions have enemies?
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?
Do lions attack elephants?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What are lions breeding habits?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions scavenge?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are lions territorial?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Can lions climb trees?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How do lions kill their prey?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do leopards roar?
What do impalas eat?
Can lions climb trees?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What do Elands eat?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is a Brown Hyena?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Can the female lion roar?
Are impalas endangered?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Do lions communicate well?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions have enemies?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
How big do Serval get?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
How fast can hyaena run?
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