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 often do female lions produce cubs?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions attack elephants?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are lions territorial?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Can lions climb trees?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Are hippos dangerous?
How fast can impalas run?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What do impalas eat?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How do elephants use their tusks?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How large is the average lion pride?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
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