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
Can lions climb trees?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions scavenge?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions communicate well?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions attack elephants?
Is lion cub mortality high?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
When do young lions become independent?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Aardwolves social animals?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Do they attack other predators?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is a Klipspringer?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How fast can hyaena run?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions scavenge?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What do Elands eat?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do you want to test your knowledge on the animals of the Kruger National Park?