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 males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are lions territorial?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are lions breeding habits?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions communicate well?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions move around during the day?
Can lions swim?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How large is the average lion pride?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are lions cannibalistic?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions eat carrion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions scavenge?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions attack elephants?
When do young lions become independent?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do lions communicate well?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What do Aardwolves eat?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
How often do elephants give birth?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Do lions scavenge?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are Elands dangerous?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
What do Elands eat?
How fast can Elands run?
What does a Serval look like?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Do lions have enemies?
What does a Serval eat?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are hippos dangerous?
Are Serval endangered?
Are leopards territorial?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Can lions swim?
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