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 kill only when they are hungry?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions move around during the day?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions scavenge?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions attack elephants?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
When do young lions become independent?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Why do some males have black manes?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are lions breeding habits?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Can lions swim?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Can lions climb trees?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How big do Serval get?
Can the female lion roar?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Are cheetahs territorial?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
How often do elephants give birth?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do baboons migrate?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
What do impalas eat?
What do Klipspringers eat?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
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