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
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
When do young lions become independent?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions attack elephants?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are lions breeding habits?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions move around during the day?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions communicate well?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions scavenge?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are lions cannibalistic?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is a Suni?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is a hippo?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Are impalas endangered?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Are hippos dangerous?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Do they attack other predators?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
How fast can Elands run?
How big can hippos get?
Are lions territorial?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
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