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 is the size of the average lion litter?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions communicate well?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How large is the average lion pride?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Can the female lion roar?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are lions territorial?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions have enemies?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
When do young lions become independent?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions move around during the day?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Can lions climb trees?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions scavenge?
Can lions swim?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Do baboons migrate?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Why do some males have black manes?
How fast can hyaena run?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Do lions have enemies?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
What is a Honey Badger?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
How big are porcupines?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is an impala?
How big can hippos get?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions eat carrion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
How do elephants use their tusks?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
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