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
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Can lions climb trees?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can the female lion roar?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are lions territorial?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can lions swim?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is an Aardwolf?
Do lions scavenge?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is a hippo?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
How long do Suni live?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Are impalas endangered?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What does a Serval eat?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Are lions territorial?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
What are lions breeding habits?
How fast can hyaena run?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Can lions swim?
Do baboons migrate?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Are cheetahs territorial?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Are Suni endangered?
How fast can Elands run?
What do porcupines eat?
Do elephants have good memories?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
What is a Serval?
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