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
Are lions cannibalistic?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Can lions swim?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions scavenge?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions have enemies?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Can the female lion roar?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Why do some males have black manes?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions communicate well?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions move around during the day?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
When do young lions become independent?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Do lions have enemies?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
What is an impala?
How long do Suni live?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What do Klipspringers eat?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do lions scavenge?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
How often do elephants give birth?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Do elephants have good memories?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are cheetahs territorial?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
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