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 the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can lions swim?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can the female lion roar?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are lions territorial?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions communicate well?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions scavenge?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
When do young lions become independent?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do they attack other predators?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What do hippos eat?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is a Klipspringer?
How fast are cheetahs?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
What is a Suni?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are Suni endangered?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions scavenge?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What is a Serval?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
What do Klipspringers eat?
What is an impala?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Are hippos dangerous?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
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