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 move around during the day?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How do lions kill their prey?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Can the female lion roar?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Can lions climb trees?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Can lions swim?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions have enemies?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What are lions breeding habits?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Do leopards mark their territories?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Are Suni social animals?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are leopards territorial?
What is an Aardwolf?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What is a Klipspringer?
What does a Serval look like?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Are Elands dangerous?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do leopards roar?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Are Serval endangered?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
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