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
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
When do young lions become independent?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Can lions swim?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions have enemies?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions eat carrion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are lions breeding habits?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
What is a Klipspringer?
How fast can Elands run?
What are lions breeding habits?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What does a Serval eat?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
How often do elephants give birth?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
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