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
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions scavenge?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions communicate well?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions attack elephants?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Can lions swim?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions have enemies?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are lions cannibalistic?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are lions territorial?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
What do cheetahs eat?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Do leopards mark their territories?
How fast can impalas run?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What does a Serval eat?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Are impalas endangered?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Do porcupines have any predators?
How fast are cheetahs?
Do lions eat carrion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Do lions communicate well?
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