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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.
Lions Mating - Kruger Park

More frequently asked questions on the Lion


Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?

Do lions attack elephants?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?

Do lions move around during the day?

Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?

Are lions cannibalistic?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Can lions climb trees?

Do lions have enemies?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Why do some males have black manes?

Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Do lions often become man eaters?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do lions communicate well?

When do young lions become independent?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

What are lions breeding habits?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Is lion cub mortality high?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Do lions eat carrion?

Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

How large is the average lion pride?