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
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
When do young lions become independent?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can lions swim?
How large is the average lion pride?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions scavenge?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are lions territorial?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are Warthogs fast?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
How fast can impalas run?
What do Elands look like?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do elephants have good memories?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What is an Eland?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are hippos dangerous?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Can lions climb trees?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
How big do Serval get?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What is an Aardwolf?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
What do cheetahs eat?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
What is a Honey Badger?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
How do Elephants Communicate?
What is a hippo?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
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