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?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Can lions swim?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
When do young lions become independent?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Can lions climb trees?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions scavenge?
Can the female lion roar?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions have enemies?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is a Serval?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
How do elephants use their tusks?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Are Servals social animals?
Can lions swim?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is an Aardwolf?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Do lions move around during the day?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do leopards mark their territories?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
How fast are cheetahs?
Are Warthogs fast?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
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