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
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Why do some males have black manes?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions scavenge?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Can the female lion roar?
How large is the average lion pride?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions have enemies?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can lions swim?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What do Elands eat?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How fast can Elands run?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Are hippos dangerous?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Are lions cannibalistic?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
What do Suni eat?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
What do porcupines eat?
How fast can hyaena run?
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