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
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are lions territorial?
Can lions climb trees?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions scavenge?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Can lions swim?
Do lions communicate well?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions attack elephants?
When do young lions become independent?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do baboons migrate?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What do Elands look like?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Are Servals social animals?
Do lions have enemies?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Do lions eat carrion?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do they attack other predators?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What do porcupines eat?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
How fast are cheetahs?
What is a Honey Badger?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Are leopards territorial?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Are impalas endangered?
How fast can cheetahs run?
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