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 eat carrion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions attack elephants?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are lions cannibalistic?
When do young lions become independent?
Can lions swim?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Can lions climb trees?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are lions breeding habits?
Why do some males have black manes?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What do Suni eat?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are leopards territorial?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
How fast can Elands run?
Are Serval endangered?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Are Warthogs fast?
Do lions scavenge?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
What do Elands eat?
How fast are cheetahs?
How fast can cheetahs run?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
When do young lions become independent?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are Servals social animals?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Can lions swim?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
What is a Suni?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Do lions move around during the day?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
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