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 move around during the day?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions scavenge?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Can lions swim?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Can lions climb trees?
How do lions kill their prey?
Why do some males have black manes?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions communicate well?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are lions cannibalistic?
When do young lions become independent?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How long do Suni live?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What is an Aardwolf?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Are Suni social animals?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
How do lions kill their prey?
What do cheetahs eat?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What are lions breeding habits?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
What is an Eland?
How large is the average lion pride?
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