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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.
Lions Mating - Kruger Park

More frequently asked questions on the Lion


What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Can lions climb trees?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Do lions move around during the day?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

When do young lions become independent?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?

Can the female lion roar?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Why do some males have black manes?

Do lions communicate well?

Do lions attack elephants?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Is lion cub mortality high?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

How do lions kill their prey?

Can lions swim?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Are lions territorial?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

How large is the average lion pride?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Are honey badgers dangerous?

Are Blue wildebeest endangered?

Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?

How much does a leopard eat per day?

Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?

What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?

Are cheetahs dangerous to man?

Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?

How fast can hyaena run?

What is the lifespan of a baboon?

How often do elephants give birth?

Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?

What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?

Are hippos dangerous?

May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Are leopards territorial?

Is leopard cub mortality high?

What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?

Do lions have enemies?

Are spotted hyenas social animals?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?

What are the pangolin's scales made of?

Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Do porcupines have any predators?

What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?

Do they attack other predators?

What is a Suni?

Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?