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
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions have enemies?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
When do young lions become independent?
How large is the average lion pride?
Why do some males have black manes?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How do lions kill their prey?
Can lions swim?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are lions territorial?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are lions breeding habits?
Can lions climb trees?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Are hippos dangerous?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Are Serval endangered?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are Suni social animals?
Can lions climb trees?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What do hippos eat?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is an Eland?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
How do Elephants Communicate?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Can lions swim?
What is an impala?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
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