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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.
Lions Mating - Kruger Park

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Can the female lion roar?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

When do young lions become independent?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Do lions have enemies?

Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Can lions swim?

Why do some males have black manes?

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What speed can a lion reach when charging?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Do lions scavenge?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Can lions climb trees?

How do lions kill their prey?

What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?

Do lions attack elephants?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Do lions eat carrion?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Do lions communicate well?

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How long do African Lions sleep on average?

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What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?

Do baboons have a specific breeding time?

Can porcupines shoot their quills?

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Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Do Buffalo have good memories?

Do Blue wildebeest migrate?

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Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

How often do elephants give birth?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

How big are porcupines?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

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What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?

How long do Blue wildebeest live?

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Are Suni endangered?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

What do Klipspringers eat?

It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?

Are honey badgers dangerous?

How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?

How fast can impalas run?

Are cheetahs territorial?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

How large is the average lion pride?

What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?

Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?

Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?

Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?

What do Suni eat?

What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?

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