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
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Can lions climb trees?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions have enemies?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are lions territorial?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Can lions swim?
Do lions attack elephants?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is a Suni?
Are leopards territorial?
What do Elands look like?
Do lions have enemies?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Do elephants have good memories?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
How big are porcupines?
What do Elands eat?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What does a Serval eat?
What do hippos eat?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
What is a hippo?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are lions territorial?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
How fast can Elands run?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
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