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 is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How do lions kill their prey?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are lions territorial?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions have enemies?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Can lions swim?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions attack elephants?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can the female lion roar?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are Servals social animals?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
What is an impala?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What do Elands look like?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
How often do elephants give birth?
How long do Suni live?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do Suni have any predators?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Can lions climb trees?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions have enemies?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What do cheetahs eat?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do you want to test your knowledge on the animals of the Kruger National Park?