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
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions have enemies?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions move around during the day?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions communicate well?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How large is the average lion pride?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Can lions swim?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions attack elephants?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Can the female lion roar?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are lions cannibalistic?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What are lions breeding habits?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Are Suni endangered?
Are Warthogs fast?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
What is a Klipspringer?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Are leopards territorial?
What do Elands eat?
Do baboons migrate?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Do Suni have any predators?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What is an impala?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
How do Elephants Communicate?
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