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
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are lions territorial?
Can lions climb trees?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Can lions swim?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions scavenge?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
When do young lions become independent?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do elephants have good memories?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Are Porcupines rodents?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are leopards territorial?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What do Elands look like?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do leopards mark their territories?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What do Elands eat?
What do porcupines eat?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions move around during the day?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
What is a Suni?
What is an Eland?
Are Suni endangered?
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