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 the senses of a lion well developed?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Can lions climb trees?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions scavenge?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions communicate well?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
When do young lions become independent?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Do they attack other predators?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
What do Klipspringers eat?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
How big are porcupines?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
How big can hippos get?
Are lions territorial?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
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