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
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions scavenge?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can the female lion roar?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
When do young lions become independent?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Can lions climb trees?
How large is the average lion pride?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions move around during the day?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Can lions swim?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions eat carrion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Warthogs fast?
Can lions climb trees?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Can the female lion roar?
What is a Suni?
What is a Serval?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Are hippos dangerous?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
What do cheetahs eat?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
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