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.
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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Can the female lion roar?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
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How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions attack elephants?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
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Do lions kill their prey quickly?
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What do Elands look like?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
How fast can Elands run?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
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