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 have a social hierarchy?
Can lions swim?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions move around during the day?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions communicate well?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Can the female lion roar?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Why do some males have black manes?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Can lions climb trees?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
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Do lions communicate well?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What do hippos eat?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
What do Klipspringers eat?
What do cheetahs eat?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Can lions swim?
What do Elands eat?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
When do young lions become independent?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
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