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
Do all male lions possess a mane?
When do young lions become independent?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions have enemies?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Can lions swim?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are lions territorial?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Do lions have enemies?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
How big can hippos get?
What do Klipspringers eat?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Do Suni have any predators?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Are Suni social animals?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Are Serval endangered?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is an Eland?
Do Giraffes sleep?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
What is an impala?
When do young lions become independent?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do leopards roar?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
What is a Klipspringer?
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