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?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions eat carrion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions move around during the day?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions attack elephants?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What are lions breeding habits?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions communicate well?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can lions swim?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions have enemies?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Can lions climb trees?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
How big do Serval get?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Are Elands dangerous?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
What is an impala?
Can lions swim?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
When do young lions become independent?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
What is a Klipspringer?
How often do elephants give birth?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What do Elands look like?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
What do cheetahs eat?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
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