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 the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions communicate well?
Can lions climb trees?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
When do young lions become independent?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are lions cannibalistic?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How do lions kill their prey?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are lions territorial?
How large is the average lion pride?
Why do some males have black manes?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions have enemies?
Can lions swim?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions scavenge?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Can lions climb trees?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Do Giraffes sleep?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
How big can hippos get?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What do Aardwolves eat?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Are Elands dangerous?
How long do Suni live?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
What do cheetahs eat?
What do Suni eat?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
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