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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.
Lions Mating - Kruger Park

More frequently asked questions on the Lion


Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?

Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Do lions often become man eaters?

What are lions breeding habits?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Do lions move around during the day?

Do lions attack elephants?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

How do lions kill their prey?

Are lions territorial?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Why do some males have black manes?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Can lions swim?

How large is the average lion pride?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Do lions have enemies?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Do lions communicate well?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?

Are honey badgers dangerous?

Do elephants have a dominant tusk?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?

What do Vervet Monkeys eat?

Do lions scavenge?

What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?

What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?

Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?

Is leopard cub mortality high?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?

Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?

Do Buffalo have good memories?

Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?

How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?

When do hyaenas hunt?

What is the breeding season for impalas?

Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?

Do Blue wildebeest migrate?

Do Giraffes sleep?

What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?

What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?

What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?

What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?

What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

How large is the average lion pride?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?

Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?

Do baboons have a specific breeding time?

Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?

Are impalas endangered?

What do Aardwolves eat?

Are leopards territorial?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?