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
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions move around during the day?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions have enemies?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
When do young lions become independent?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions communicate well?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Can the female lion roar?
Are lions territorial?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
What is an impala?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
How long do Suni live?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What do Elands look like?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
How do elephants use their tusks?
How do Elephants Communicate?
How big do Klipspringers get?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Are Elands dangerous?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
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