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 lions cannibalistic?
How do lions kill their prey?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are lions breeding habits?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are lions territorial?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions scavenge?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
When do young lions become independent?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How large is the average lion pride?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions communicate well?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Are lions territorial?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
How often do elephants give birth?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
What is a Honey Badger?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Do baboons migrate?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Do porcupines have any predators?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
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