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?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are lions territorial?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions have enemies?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is lion cub mortality high?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Why do some males have black manes?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Can the female lion roar?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions communicate well?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions attack elephants?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Do porcupines have any predators?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
When do young lions become independent?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What is a Honey Badger?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
How big can hippos get?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Are lions territorial?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
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