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 use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions scavenge?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Can lions swim?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are lions territorial?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions communicate well?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do lions move around during the day?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Do lions attack elephants?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How big are porcupines?
Are Serval endangered?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Are cheetahs territorial?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
How long do Suni live?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
How big do Serval get?
What does a Serval eat?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Are lions territorial?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Are hippos dangerous?
What does a Serval look like?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Can lions swim?
Do you want to test your knowledge on the animals of the Kruger National Park?