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 kill their prey quickly?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Can the female lion roar?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions have enemies?
Can lions swim?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How large is the average lion pride?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions communicate well?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are lions breeding habits?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions scavenge?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Can lions climb trees?
Are lions cannibalistic?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What is a Brown Hyena?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Are Serval endangered?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do baboons migrate?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What is an Eland?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions have enemies?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are hippos dangerous?
How often do elephants give birth?
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