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
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions scavenge?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
When do young lions become independent?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions eat carrion?
Can lions swim?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions attack elephants?
Can the female lion roar?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are lions territorial?
What are lions breeding habits?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are Elands dangerous?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
How fast can hyaena run?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
What is a Honey Badger?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Are Suni social animals?
How big do Serval get?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is a Suni?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
How big are porcupines?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Are Serval endangered?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do Elands look like?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
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