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
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions often become man eaters?
When do young lions become independent?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can lions swim?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions move around during the day?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are lions territorial?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions scavenge?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Can the female lion roar?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How often do elephants give birth?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do Suni have any predators?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are hippos dangerous?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
What do Elands eat?
Do elephants have good memories?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is an impala?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What is a hippo?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Do lions move around during the day?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Do you want to test your knowledge on the animals of the Kruger National Park?