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?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
When do young lions become independent?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Can the female lion roar?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions eat carrion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions have enemies?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are lions territorial?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What are lions breeding habits?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions communicate well?
Can lions swim?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do Giraffes sleep?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
What is a Suni?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Are impalas endangered?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are Warthogs fast?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
How fast can hyaena run?
How long do Suni live?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What do Suni eat?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
How big can hippos get?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Are Suni endangered?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Do baboons migrate?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What do cheetahs eat?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
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