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
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions scavenge?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions move around during the day?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions attack elephants?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Can lions swim?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions have enemies?
What are lions breeding habits?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can the female lion roar?
Can lions climb trees?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is an Eland?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
What do hippos eat?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are Suni social animals?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions scavenge?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Are impalas endangered?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Are Suni endangered?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
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