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
Can lions climb trees?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions move around during the day?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions communicate well?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Can lions swim?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How large is the average lion pride?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions scavenge?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Can the female lion roar?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
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 female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What do porcupines eat?
When do young lions become independent?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
How big do Serval get?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Do lions communicate well?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What is an Eland?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is an impala?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Why do some males have black manes?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
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