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 have a social hierarchy?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions communicate well?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions have enemies?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are cheetahs territorial?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
How fast are cheetahs?
Are Suni endangered?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Are leopards territorial?
Do lions communicate well?
How big are porcupines?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Do Suni have any predators?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
What is a hippo?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
How often do elephants give birth?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
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