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
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions scavenge?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions eat carrion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Can lions swim?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
When do young lions become independent?
Are lions territorial?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How large is the average lion pride?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are Porcupines rodents?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Do lions eat carrion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What do Aardwolves eat?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Do leopards roar?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
What is an impala?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Are Servals social animals?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Do elephants have good memories?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Do leopards mark their territories?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
How fast can Elands run?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
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