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
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions scavenge?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Can the female lion roar?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions move around during the day?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions communicate well?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Can lions swim?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions eat carrion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is lion cub mortality high?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How fast can impalas run?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Do lions attack elephants?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
How big can hippos get?
When do young lions become independent?
What do porcupines eat?
How large is the average lion pride?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Do they attack other predators?
Do Suni have any predators?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What does a Serval look like?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Are Serval endangered?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What is a Klipspringer?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are impalas endangered?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Do elephants have good memories?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
What do hippos eat?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What is a Honey Badger?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
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