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
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are lions breeding habits?
Can lions climb trees?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are lions territorial?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions communicate well?
How do lions kill their prey?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Can the female lion roar?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
When do young lions become independent?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What is an Eland?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Do porcupines have any predators?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are Suni endangered?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Can lions climb trees?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Are impalas endangered?
Are hippos dangerous?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What do Klipspringers eat?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How big can hippos get?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What is a Suni?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How fast can impalas run?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Do lions communicate well?
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