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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


When do young lions become independent?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Do lions have enemies?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Do lions eat carrion?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Do lions attack elephants?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

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

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

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

Is lion cub mortality high?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Can lions climb trees?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Can lions swim?

Why do some males have black manes?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Do lions move around during the day?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

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

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

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

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

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

Can the female lion roar?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?