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?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions communicate well?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions scavenge?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions have enemies?
Can the female lion roar?
How large is the average lion pride?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are lions territorial?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions eat carrion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How do lions kill their prey?
Can lions climb trees?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Do they attack other predators?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
How big can hippos get?
What do hippos eat?
Are Suni endangered?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Are Warthogs fast?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Do lions communicate well?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are hippos dangerous?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are Serval endangered?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do you want to test your knowledge on the animals of the Kruger National Park?