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
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can lions climb trees?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are lions breeding habits?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions communicate well?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Can lions swim?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions have enemies?
Why do some males have black manes?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
What do Elands eat?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
How long do Suni live?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
How fast can cheetahs run?
What does a Serval look like?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Are Serval endangered?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
How fast can hyaena run?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are Servals social animals?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Can lions swim?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Are leopards territorial?
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