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
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions have enemies?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
When do young lions become independent?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions scavenge?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions communicate well?
Can lions swim?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
What is a Serval?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Do they attack other predators?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
What does a Serval look like?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What do Elands look like?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
How big can hippos get?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
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