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 attack elephants?
Do lions scavenge?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
When do young lions become independent?
How do lions kill their prey?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are lions breeding habits?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are lions territorial?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Can lions swim?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Is lion cub mortality high?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Do baboons migrate?
Are Porcupines rodents?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Do Suni have any predators?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Do they attack other predators?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Are Servals social animals?
What do Elands look like?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions attack elephants?
How big can hippos get?
What do Elands eat?
Are Serval endangered?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Can the female lion roar?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
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