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 scavenge?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are lions territorial?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions move around during the day?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions eat carrion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions attack elephants?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are lions cannibalistic?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How long do Suni live?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What do hippos eat?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
How often do elephants give birth?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What do porcupines eat?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How fast can hyaena run?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
How fast can impalas run?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What is a hippo?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
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