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
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions communicate well?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions scavenge?
Can the female lion roar?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can lions climb trees?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Can lions swim?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do elephants have good memories?
Are hippos dangerous?
What do porcupines eat?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Are Servals social animals?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
What is a Klipspringer?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What is an Eland?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Do they attack other predators?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
How big do Serval get?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
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