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
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are lions breeding habits?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions communicate well?
Can lions climb trees?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are lions territorial?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Can lions swim?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What do cheetahs eat?
How long do Suni live?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Are impalas endangered?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
When do young lions become independent?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Do they attack other predators?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Can lions climb trees?
How do elephants use their tusks?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
How large is the average lion pride?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Are Suni social animals?
Do you want to test your knowledge on the animals of the Kruger National Park?