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 speed can a lion reach when charging?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can the female lion roar?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions scavenge?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions move around during the day?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions communicate well?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are lions territorial?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions eat carrion?
When do young lions become independent?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Can lions climb trees?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How do elephants use their tusks?
How large is the average lion pride?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are Warthogs fast?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
What do Aardwolves eat?
What does a Serval look like?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are Suni social animals?
Are Serval endangered?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Can the female lion roar?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are leopards territorial?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
How fast can cheetahs run?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How long do Suni live?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
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