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
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
When do young lions become independent?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Can the female lion roar?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions attack elephants?
Can lions climb trees?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is an Aardwolf?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
How big do Serval get?
What do Elands look like?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What do cheetahs eat?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
How fast can impalas run?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
What is an Eland?
Are cheetahs territorial?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
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