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
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How do lions kill their prey?
Can the female lion roar?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Can lions swim?
Do lions eat carrion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
When do young lions become independent?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions scavenge?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can lions swim?
Are Servals social animals?
Are lions territorial?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can lions climb trees?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
What does a Serval look like?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
How fast are cheetahs?
What is a Klipspringer?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What do Suni eat?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
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