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 males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can the female lion roar?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions eat carrion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How do lions kill their prey?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions attack elephants?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are lions territorial?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions move around during the day?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are lions cannibalistic?
When do young lions become independent?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions have enemies?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Why do some males have black manes?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions scavenge?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions communicate well?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What do Elands look like?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Are Servals social animals?
How big are porcupines?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is a Honey Badger?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Are Serval endangered?
Are lions territorial?
Can lions swim?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Do they attack other predators?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Are Suni endangered?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do you want to test your knowledge on the animals of the Kruger National Park?