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
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are lions territorial?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions attack elephants?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions move around during the day?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
When do young lions become independent?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions have enemies?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions communicate well?
How large is the average lion pride?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How do lions kill their prey?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Can lions swim?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
What is a Honey Badger?
Are leopards territorial?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How big can hippos get?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Do lions eat carrion?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What do Elands eat?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Are impalas endangered?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Are Serval endangered?
Are Suni social animals?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do they attack other predators?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
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