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
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Can lions swim?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are lions territorial?
When do young lions become independent?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions eat carrion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Why do some males have black manes?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions have enemies?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are lions breeding habits?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Can lions climb trees?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can lions swim?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What do Suni eat?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What do hippos eat?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What do Aardwolves eat?
How big are porcupines?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
How often do elephants give birth?
Are leopards territorial?
What do Elands look like?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are cheetahs territorial?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Are Suni endangered?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
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