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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

More frequently asked questions on the Lion


Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Can lions climb trees?

Can the female lion roar?

Why do some males have black manes?

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

Is lion cub mortality high?

When do young lions become independent?

Do lions communicate well?

Do lions scavenge?

Do lions have enemies?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Are lions cannibalistic?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

How large is the average lion pride?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

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

Do lions eat carrion?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Can lions swim?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Do lions often become man eaters?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

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

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Are lions territorial?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


Are Elands dangerous?

Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?

Are cheetahs solitary animals?

Do lions scavenge?

Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?

Are leopards very susceptible to disease?

Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?

How much does a leopard eat per day?

Can elephant tusks grow back?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Do baboons migrate?

Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?

Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?

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

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

What is the lifespan of a porcupine?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

What do Blue wildebeest eat?

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

Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?

Are Suni endangered?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

How much does an African Elephant weigh?

What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?

What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?

Are Serval endangered?

Why are leopards so seldom seen?

Are Porcupines rodents?

What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?

Do leopards roar?

To what diseases are baboons susceptible?

Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?

Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?

Are Aardwolves endangered?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?

What is the lifespan of a Serval?

Do lions have enemies?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?