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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


Which habitat to lions prefer?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

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

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Do lions scavenge?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

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

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

How do lions kill their prey?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Why do some males have black manes?

How large is the average lion pride?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Can the female lion roar?

Do lions have enemies?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Do lions communicate well?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Can lions climb trees?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Do lions attack elephants?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Do lions move around during the day?

When do young lions become independent?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Can lions swim?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


What is an impala?

What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?

What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?

Is leopard cub mortality high?

Do porcupines have any predators?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Can lions climb trees?

Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?

Are honey badgers dangerous?

How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?

Do leopards roar?

How far can cheetah run at top speed?

Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?

Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Are Servals social animals?

What is the lifespan of an impala?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?

What do Elands look like?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

What do porcupines eat?

Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?

Do baboons have a specific breeding time?

What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?

What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?

Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?

How fast can hyaena run?

Are impalas endangered?

What are the main physical features of the cheetah?

Do they attack other predators?

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

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

When do hyaenas hunt?

What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?

Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?

What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?

How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?

Do other predators prey upon leopard?