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 female lions secure food for their cubs?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions communicate well?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions move around during the day?
How do lions kill their prey?
When do young lions become independent?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Can lions climb trees?
Can lions swim?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions scavenge?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How large is the average lion pride?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are lions breeding habits?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are lions territorial?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Can lions swim?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
What does a Serval look like?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions scavenge?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What do hippos eat?
What do Aardwolves eat?
How fast are cheetahs?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
How fast can Elands run?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What is an impala?
Do lions move around during the day?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are Serval endangered?
Do leopards roar?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is a Serval?
How big can hippos get?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What is an Eland?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
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