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
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Why do some males have black manes?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can lions climb trees?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
When do young lions become independent?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions communicate well?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions have enemies?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Can the female lion roar?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do they attack other predators?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
What do hippos eat?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do Suni have any predators?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
What do Elands eat?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
How fast can Elands run?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do leopards roar?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What does a Serval look like?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do baboons migrate?
How often do elephants give birth?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Are impalas endangered?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
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