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
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
When do young lions become independent?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions scavenge?
Can lions climb trees?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions eat carrion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Can lions swim?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions attack elephants?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are leopards territorial?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
How long do Suni live?
Are lions territorial?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do they attack other predators?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
What do Elands look like?
Are Warthogs fast?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Do leopards roar?
What is a Serval?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Can lions swim?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
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