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 do lions kill their prey?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Can the female lion roar?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are lions territorial?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can lions swim?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions have enemies?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Can lions climb trees?
Is lion cub mortality high?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
When do young lions become independent?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
What does a Serval eat?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Are Elands dangerous?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Are hippos dangerous?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Are Suni endangered?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What is an Eland?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do leopards mark their territories?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do you want to test your knowledge on the animals of the Kruger National Park?