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 eat carrion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Can lions climb trees?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions scavenge?
Why do some males have black manes?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions have enemies?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can lions swim?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
What do Elands look like?
What is an Aardwolf?
Do they attack other predators?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
How often do elephants give birth?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are Servals social animals?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do baboons migrate?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What do Suni eat?
What does a Serval look like?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Are Suni social animals?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
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