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
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can lions climb trees?
Can lions swim?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions scavenge?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions communicate well?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions eat carrion?
Can the female lion roar?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions have enemies?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions attack elephants?
What are lions breeding habits?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are Servals social animals?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is a hippo?
Do lions move around during the day?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is a Honey Badger?
How fast are cheetahs?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Do lions have enemies?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
How often do elephants give birth?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
When do hyaenas hunt?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
What do cheetahs eat?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Do lions communicate well?
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