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 the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are lions breeding habits?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can lions swim?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions have enemies?
When do young lions become independent?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Can the female lion roar?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Why do some males have black manes?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions attack elephants?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What is an Eland?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Do lions move around during the day?
What do hippos eat?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
How long do Suni live?
Can lions swim?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are Warthogs fast?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Do lions have enemies?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are Serval endangered?
What do Suni eat?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
When do young lions become independent?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do porcupines have any predators?
What is a Honey Badger?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Do they attack other predators?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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