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 the senses of a lion well developed?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Why do some males have black manes?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can lions climb trees?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions attack elephants?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions have enemies?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How large is the average lion pride?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions eat carrion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are lions territorial?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
When do young lions become independent?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions often become man eaters?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
How fast can cheetahs run?
What is a Honey Badger?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
How big do Klipspringers get?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are hippos dangerous?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Are Suni social animals?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What is a Suni?
What is an Aardwolf?
Do lions communicate well?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Can lions swim?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
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