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
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions attack elephants?
Can lions swim?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions scavenge?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can the female lion roar?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How large is the average lion pride?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions communicate well?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are lions territorial?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
When do young lions become independent?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is a hippo?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
What do Elands eat?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions eat carrion?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Are Porcupines rodents?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are Serval endangered?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What do Klipspringers eat?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
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