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
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Can the female lion roar?
When do young lions become independent?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions scavenge?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can lions swim?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions eat carrion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions communicate well?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions have enemies?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do Suni have any predators?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Do lions scavenge?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
What is a Suni?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are Servals social animals?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Are leopards territorial?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
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