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
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How large is the average lion pride?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Can lions climb trees?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions attack elephants?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are lions territorial?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is a hippo?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What do Elands look like?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Can lions swim?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
What is an impala?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Do lions attack elephants?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Are Elands dangerous?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
How fast can hyaena run?
What does a Serval look like?
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