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 causes a lion to become a man eater?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
When do young lions become independent?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions eat carrion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How large is the average lion pride?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions communicate well?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Why do some males have black manes?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions have enemies?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Do lions communicate well?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What is a Honey Badger?
Do lions eat carrion?
When do young lions become independent?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Are Porcupines rodents?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are Elands dangerous?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
What do Aardwolves eat?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Do lions attack elephants?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Do porcupines have any predators?
What are lions breeding habits?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What is an Aardwolf?
Do elephants have good memories?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
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