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 the home ranges of lions overlap?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions communicate well?
What are lions breeding habits?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Can lions climb trees?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Can the female lion roar?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions scavenge?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Why do some males have black manes?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How big are porcupines?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
How big do Serval get?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are cheetahs territorial?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What is a hippo?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
What is a Serval?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How fast are cheetahs?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Are impalas endangered?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
What do impalas eat?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are Porcupines rodents?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
What is a Honey Badger?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
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