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
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
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 move around during the day?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are lions breeding habits?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How large is the average lion pride?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions scavenge?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are lions territorial?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions eat carrion?
Can the female lion roar?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How do lions kill their prey?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What does a Serval look like?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are leopards territorial?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
What is a Suni?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Do lions move around during the day?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
How do lions kill their prey?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Are Servals social animals?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Are Elands dangerous?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Are Suni social animals?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions communicate well?
How often do elephants give birth?
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