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 all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions attack elephants?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions eat carrion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How large is the average lion pride?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Can lions swim?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are lions breeding habits?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can lions climb trees?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions scavenge?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are lions territorial?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Do they attack other predators?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
When do young lions become independent?
What do Elands look like?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Do leopards roar?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
What do porcupines eat?
Are Serval endangered?
How big are porcupines?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What is a Serval?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do elephants have good memories?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions have enemies?
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