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 use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Can lions swim?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are lions territorial?
Can the female lion roar?
Why do some males have black manes?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions communicate well?
How large is the average lion pride?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are lions breeding habits?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What do Elands eat?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are Warthogs fast?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
How fast can hyaena run?
What is a Klipspringer?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is a hippo?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
How large is the average lion pride?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Do elephants have good memories?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How fast can Elands run?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What do Suni eat?
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