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
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions communicate well?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can lions swim?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are lions territorial?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are lions breeding habits?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can lions climb trees?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How large is the average lion pride?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How do lions kill their prey?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
What is a Suni?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
How often do elephants give birth?
Are lions territorial?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What do cheetahs eat?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What is a Honey Badger?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Do lions eat carrion?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
How big do Serval get?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Do leopards roar?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What do Elands look like?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
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