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 the senses of a lion well developed?
How large is the average lion pride?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
When do young lions become independent?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are lions territorial?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions attack elephants?
Can lions climb trees?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How often do elephants give birth?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is an Aardwolf?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are Warthogs fast?
Are Serval endangered?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Do lions attack elephants?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are cheetahs territorial?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
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