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
Can lions climb trees?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions attack elephants?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are lions breeding habits?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are lions territorial?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions eat carrion?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Can the female lion roar?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How do lions kill their prey?
Why do some males have black manes?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
When do young lions become independent?
Can lions swim?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
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What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Do Suni have any predators?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Do lions communicate well?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Are Servals social animals?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What do hippos eat?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How often do elephants give birth?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
How fast are cheetahs?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
How fast can cheetahs run?
What is a Klipspringer?
What is an Eland?
Do baboons migrate?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
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