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 use specific strategy when they hunt?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
When do young lions become independent?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions communicate well?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions have enemies?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are lions territorial?
Can lions swim?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How do lions kill their prey?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions eat carrion?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can lions climb trees?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is a Suni?
What is a Brown Hyena?
What do Suni eat?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What is a Serval?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is an impala?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are impalas endangered?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Can lions swim?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How big do Serval get?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Are Suni social animals?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Do lions attack elephants?
How often do elephants give birth?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
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