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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.
Lions Mating - Kruger Park

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Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Are lions territorial?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Can lions climb trees?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?

Do lions move around during the day?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Do lions have enemies?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Why do some males have black manes?

Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

What are lions breeding habits?

How do lions kill their prey?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Do lions communicate well?

Can lions swim?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Do lions attack elephants?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?

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What do hippos eat?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?

Are Klipspringers endangered?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?

Do Honey Badgers have any predators?

Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?

It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?

Are spotted hyenas social animals?

What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?

Do lions scavenge?

Are Porcupines rodents?

Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?

Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?

Can elephant tusks grow back?

How fast are cheetahs?

Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?

Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?

What is the lifespan of a Serval?

Do porcupines have any predators?

How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?

What is a Serval?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

How long do Suni live?

What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?

How long do Blue wildebeest live?

Are Suni social animals?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Do lions attack elephants?

How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?

Are Elands dangerous?

What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?

How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?

Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?

Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?

How do elephants use their tusks?

What is a Blue wildebeest?

How fast can Elands run?

When do young lions become independent?