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 the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Can lions climb trees?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions attack elephants?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions eat carrion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions have enemies?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How large is the average lion pride?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Can lions swim?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions move around during the day?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are lions territorial?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What is an Eland?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Do Suni have any predators?
Are leopards territorial?
Do lions have enemies?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What is an impala?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Do lions move around during the day?
What do hippos eat?
Do porcupines have any predators?
What is a Serval?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What are lions breeding habits?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How big do Serval get?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
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