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?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Can lions climb trees?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions attack elephants?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
When do young lions become independent?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can the female lion roar?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions communicate well?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Can lions swim?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are lions breeding habits?
How large is the average lion pride?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions scavenge?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Are Porcupines rodents?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What do Suni eat?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Do leopards roar?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
What does a Serval eat?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
How fast are cheetahs?
What do Aardwolves eat?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do lions eat carrion?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What is an Aardwolf?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Can lions climb trees?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
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