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
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How do lions kill their prey?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions eat carrion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are lions territorial?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions have enemies?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions scavenge?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are lions breeding habits?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can the female lion roar?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How big do Serval get?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How big are porcupines?
What do Suni eat?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Are Suni social animals?
What do cheetahs eat?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are Elands dangerous?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Are impalas endangered?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
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