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 the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are lions breeding habits?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
When do young lions become independent?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions have enemies?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Can the female lion roar?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are lions territorial?
How large is the average lion pride?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions scavenge?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions eat carrion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
What do impalas eat?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How big are porcupines?
What do Suni eat?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do porcupines have any predators?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How big can hippos get?
Why do some males have black manes?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Do Suni have any predators?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are Serval endangered?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is a Suni?
How fast can Elands run?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Are impalas endangered?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
What do Elands eat?
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