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 are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions have enemies?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions communicate well?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions attack elephants?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Can lions swim?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
When do young lions become independent?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions scavenge?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How large is the average lion pride?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions eat carrion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What do porcupines eat?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are lions territorial?
What do impalas eat?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How fast are cheetahs?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
What do Klipspringers eat?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Can lions swim?
Are Suni social animals?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
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