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 are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are lions breeding habits?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions scavenge?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
When do young lions become independent?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions move around during the day?
Can lions climb trees?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions communicate well?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions attack elephants?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Can lions swim?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are Suni endangered?
Can lions climb trees?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
What are lions breeding habits?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Are Warthogs fast?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Do Suni have any predators?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Are hippos dangerous?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are Elands dangerous?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Are Serval endangered?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What do impalas eat?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
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