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?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Why do some males have black manes?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How large is the average lion pride?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can lions swim?
Can the female lion roar?
How do lions kill their prey?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions have enemies?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions communicate well?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions eat carrion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is a Klipspringer?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are hippos dangerous?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Do lions eat carrion?
How long do Suni live?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How big are porcupines?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
How fast can hyaena run?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
What is a Serval?
How big can hippos get?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What is an impala?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Do Suni have any predators?
Can lions climb trees?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
When do young lions become independent?
Are leopards territorial?
What do hippos eat?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Do they attack other predators?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
How do elephants use their tusks?
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