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
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions eat carrion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Why do some males have black manes?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are lions territorial?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Can lions swim?
Can the female lion roar?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions often become man eaters?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
When do young lions become independent?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Do lions scavenge?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What do cheetahs eat?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Can lions swim?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Do lions often become man eaters?
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