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 all male lions possess a mane?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Can lions swim?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions have enemies?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are lions breeding habits?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions communicate well?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions often become man eaters?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How do elephants use their tusks?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
When do young lions become independent?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are Serval endangered?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
What does a Serval look like?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can lions swim?
What do hippos eat?
How fast can Elands run?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How large is the average lion pride?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
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