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 lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How large is the average lion pride?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions communicate well?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can lions climb trees?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can lions swim?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Why do some males have black manes?
Is lion cub mortality high?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions have enemies?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions move around during the day?
When do young lions become independent?
How do lions kill their prey?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do Klipspringers eat?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Are leopards territorial?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Can the female lion roar?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Do baboons migrate?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Do lions have enemies?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Are impalas endangered?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
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