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
How large is the average lion pride?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions move around during the day?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions eat carrion?
Can the female lion roar?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Can lions climb trees?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions attack elephants?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Why do some males have black manes?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions scavenge?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Can lions swim?
When do young lions become independent?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Are Elands dangerous?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
What do hippos eat?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Are leopards territorial?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
What do cheetahs eat?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions have enemies?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
How large is the average lion pride?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What does a Serval look like?
Do lions attack elephants?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How do Elephants Communicate?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How big do Serval get?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What is an Eland?
Do you want to test your knowledge on the animals of the Kruger National Park?