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 far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What are lions breeding habits?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions attack elephants?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Can the female lion roar?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions communicate well?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are lions territorial?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What do hippos eat?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What do Suni eat?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What do porcupines eat?
Can lions climb trees?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is a Suni?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Do Suni have any predators?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
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