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
Are lions territorial?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can lions swim?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions have enemies?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Why do some males have black manes?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions move around during the day?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions eat carrion?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions scavenge?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do baboons migrate?
What does a Serval eat?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
How fast are cheetahs?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
What do porcupines eat?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How big do Serval get?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
How do elephants use their tusks?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
What is an Eland?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Do they attack other predators?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
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