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
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Why do some males have black manes?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Can lions swim?
Do lions attack elephants?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What are lions breeding habits?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions scavenge?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Can the female lion roar?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions communicate well?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How big are porcupines?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What does a Serval eat?
How big do Serval get?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Are impalas endangered?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Do they attack other predators?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is an impala?
How big can hippos get?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
How large is the average lion pride?
What do cheetahs eat?
Are hippos dangerous?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What do impalas eat?
What is an Eland?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
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