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
Is lion cub mortality high?
Can lions swim?
How do lions kill their prey?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Can lions climb trees?
When do young lions become independent?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions scavenge?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions have enemies?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions move around during the day?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Can the female lion roar?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Do elephants have good memories?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What do hippos eat?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What is an Eland?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
How fast are cheetahs?
Are Suni social animals?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Can lions climb trees?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What do cheetahs eat?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
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