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?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Can lions climb trees?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions have enemies?
When do young lions become independent?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions attack elephants?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions scavenge?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Can the female lion roar?
Are lions territorial?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What do impalas eat?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are Porcupines rodents?
How long do Suni live?
Do lions eat carrion?
Can lions climb trees?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions scavenge?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions have enemies?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is a Klipspringer?
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