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 kill their prey quickly?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Can lions swim?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are lions territorial?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How do lions kill their prey?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Can lions climb trees?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can the female lion roar?
How large is the average lion pride?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Do they attack other predators?
Are Suni social animals?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is a Honey Badger?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
How fast are cheetahs?
Are leopards territorial?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
How large is the average lion pride?
When do young lions become independent?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are impalas endangered?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
How big are porcupines?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
What do Aardwolves eat?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
What do hippos eat?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
How big can hippos get?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
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