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 attack elephants?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
When do young lions become independent?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions communicate well?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How large is the average lion pride?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are lions territorial?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Can lions climb trees?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How do lions kill their prey?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions eat carrion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do leopards roar?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
How fast can hyaena run?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Are hippos dangerous?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What do cheetahs eat?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Do they attack other predators?
What is a hippo?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Do lions scavenge?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Do lions communicate well?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are Serval endangered?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are lions territorial?
Do elephants have good memories?
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