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 the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions communicate well?
Are lions territorial?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Can lions climb trees?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How do lions kill their prey?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions eat carrion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions have enemies?
How large is the average lion pride?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
When do young lions become independent?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Can the female lion roar?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Can lions swim?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What are lions breeding habits?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What do Elands eat?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
What is an impala?
Can the female lion roar?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
What does a Serval look like?
Can lions climb trees?
What is an Eland?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
How long do Suni live?
What do impalas eat?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Are lions territorial?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What do cheetahs eat?
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