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 move around during the day?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Can lions swim?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are lions breeding habits?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
When do young lions become independent?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Can lions climb trees?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can the female lion roar?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions communicate well?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How large is the average lion pride?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is a Honey Badger?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
How fast can impalas run?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Are lions territorial?
How big do Serval get?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What do porcupines eat?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Can lions swim?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What is a hippo?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
What is a Suni?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Are leopards territorial?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Do you want to test your knowledge on the animals of the Kruger National Park?