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
Can the female lion roar?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions scavenge?
How large is the average lion pride?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions communicate well?
Are lions territorial?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Can lions swim?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can lions climb trees?
Why do some males have black manes?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Aardwolves social animals?
How fast can hyaena run?
What is a Honey Badger?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How fast can Elands run?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Do lions scavenge?
What does a Serval look like?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Do lions eat carrion?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
How big can hippos get?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Are impalas endangered?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Are Servals social animals?
Do lions have enemies?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
How do lions kill their prey?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
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