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
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions communicate well?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Can lions swim?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
How do lions kill their prey?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions scavenge?
How large is the average lion pride?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are lions territorial?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Can lions climb trees?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What do Elands look like?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Do they attack other predators?
How big do Serval get?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What is a Serval?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
What is a Honey Badger?
What do impalas eat?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Why do some males have black manes?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Are Serval endangered?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do you want to test your knowledge on the animals of the Kruger National Park?