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
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions attack elephants?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions communicate well?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can lions swim?
How do lions kill their prey?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
When do young lions become independent?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions move around during the day?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions have enemies?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions eat carrion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are lions territorial?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Are Serval endangered?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Are hippos dangerous?
Do lions scavenge?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What does a Serval eat?
Are Elands dangerous?
Do Suni have any predators?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can the female lion roar?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Are leopards territorial?
Do you want to test your knowledge on the animals of the Kruger National Park?