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 lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Can lions climb trees?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions scavenge?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Can lions swim?
Do lions communicate well?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
When do young lions become independent?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Why do some males have black manes?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions move around during the day?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do Buffalo have good memories?
What is an Eland?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Are hippos dangerous?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Do lions communicate well?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What is a Serval?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Do lions attack elephants?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
What do impalas eat?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
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