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 have a social hierarchy?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions have enemies?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can lions swim?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions communicate well?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions scavenge?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
How fast can Elands run?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What do Aardwolves eat?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
What do porcupines eat?
Do they attack other predators?
How do Elephants Communicate?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Are leopards territorial?
How big do Klipspringers get?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
What do Elands eat?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
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