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 lions move around during the day?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can the female lion roar?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are lions territorial?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
When do young lions become independent?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions communicate well?
Can lions swim?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Do Suni have any predators?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Are Elands dangerous?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What do Klipspringers eat?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Do they attack other predators?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Can lions climb trees?
How big can hippos get?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Are Servals social animals?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
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