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
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions have enemies?
Are lions territorial?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions move around during the day?
When do young lions become independent?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can the female lion roar?
Is lion cub mortality high?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions attack elephants?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions scavenge?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Can lions swim?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
What is an impala?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Do lions communicate well?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Are Elands dangerous?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Are Warthogs fast?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How do Elephants Communicate?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
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