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 only when they are hungry?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are lions cannibalistic?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are lions breeding habits?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Why do some males have black manes?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can the female lion roar?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are lions territorial?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions communicate well?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions scavenge?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Can lions swim?
How large is the average lion pride?
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Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
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Do lions move around during the day?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Do lions attack elephants?
How big can hippos get?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Can lions swim?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How fast can hyaena run?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Are Warthogs fast?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Do they attack other predators?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
What is an Eland?
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