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
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions communicate well?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions have enemies?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are lions breeding habits?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Can the female lion roar?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are lions territorial?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
How large is the average lion pride?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Are Porcupines rodents?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How often do elephants give birth?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do baboons migrate?
Why do some males have black manes?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
What is a Honey Badger?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Are cheetahs territorial?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
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