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 lions hide during rainy weather?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are lions territorial?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Can lions climb trees?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How do lions kill their prey?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions move around during the day?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Can lions swim?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Why do some males have black manes?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Are Suni social animals?
Are hippos dangerous?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
What is a hippo?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
How big are porcupines?
What is an Eland?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do baboons migrate?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
How fast can impalas run?
How do elephants use their tusks?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
How do lions kill their prey?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
What do Aardwolves eat?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
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