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 scavenge?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions communicate well?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions move around during the day?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are lions territorial?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions attack elephants?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
When do young lions become independent?
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Do elephants have good memories?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
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Is lion cub mortality high?
How large is the average lion pride?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
What do Suni eat?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Do lions communicate well?
Are cheetahs territorial?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How often do elephants give birth?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
What is a Honey Badger?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
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Why do some males have black manes?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What do porcupines eat?
Are lions territorial?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
How big are porcupines?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
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