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 lions breeding habits?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can lions swim?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions have enemies?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How do lions kill their prey?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions move around during the day?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs territorial?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Are impalas endangered?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What do Elands eat?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Are hippos dangerous?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Can the female lion roar?
What is a Suni?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What do Suni eat?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions scavenge?
What is an Aardwolf?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
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