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
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are lions territorial?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Can the female lion roar?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can lions climb trees?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions scavenge?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
When do young lions become independent?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are lions cannibalistic?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
What is an impala?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
What do Elands look like?
Do porcupines have any predators?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
When do young lions become independent?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
How fast can cheetahs run?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
What do impalas eat?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
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