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 normal life span of a lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Can lions swim?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions attack elephants?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions scavenge?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions have enemies?
Are lions territorial?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
When do young lions become independent?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions eat carrion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can the female lion roar?
What are lions breeding habits?
Why do some males have black manes?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How do lions kill their prey?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Are hippos dangerous?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What is a hippo?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
How often do elephants give birth?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Do porcupines have any predators?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What is an Eland?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
How fast can Elands run?
When do young lions become independent?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Do leopards roar?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Can lions climb trees?
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