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 scavenge?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions communicate well?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How large is the average lion pride?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
When do young lions become independent?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How do lions kill their prey?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions eat carrion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can lions swim?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions have enemies?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
What do Elands look like?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How big do Klipspringers get?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
How fast can hyaena run?
Are Elands dangerous?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
How long do Suni live?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Can lions swim?
How do lions kill their prey?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
What is an Eland?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
How big can hippos get?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Can lions climb trees?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What do Aardwolves eat?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
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