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
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions move around during the day?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Can the female lion roar?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Can lions swim?
Can lions climb trees?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions scavenge?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
When do young lions become independent?
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?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are lions territorial?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
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How big do Klipspringers get?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Do they attack other predators?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Do baboons migrate?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Do lions attack elephants?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do leopards mark their territories?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
How fast are cheetahs?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Can the female lion roar?
What do hippos eat?
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