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
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions have enemies?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
When do young lions become independent?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are lions breeding habits?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions attack elephants?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can lions swim?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can lions climb trees?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How do lions kill their prey?
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What do impalas eat?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
How do elephants use their tusks?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What do hippos eat?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is a Klipspringer?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What is an Aardwolf?
Why do some males have black manes?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
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