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 lions attack elephants?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are lions territorial?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions scavenge?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Why do some males have black manes?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Can the female lion roar?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can lions climb trees?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions communicate well?
How do lions kill their prey?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Are Elands dangerous?
What do porcupines eat?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What is an Eland?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What is an impala?
What is a Klipspringer?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What are lions breeding habits?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Do porcupines have any predators?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
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