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 kill their prey quickly?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Can the female lion roar?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions eat carrion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are lions territorial?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
When do young lions become independent?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can lions climb trees?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Can lions swim?
Do lions attack elephants?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Why do some males have black manes?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What does a Serval look like?
Are lions territorial?
Can lions climb trees?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How fast can Elands run?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What do Elands look like?
Do leopards roar?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
How long do Suni live?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Do lions have enemies?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do baboons migrate?
Do lions scavenge?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Are leopards territorial?
Can lions swim?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
How do Elephants Communicate?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
How fast are cheetahs?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
What is an impala?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
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