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
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Can lions climb trees?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are lions territorial?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How do lions kill their prey?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions eat carrion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions communicate well?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
When do young lions become independent?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions have enemies?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What do hippos eat?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Are Porcupines rodents?
What do Elands look like?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How fast can Elands run?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
What is a Suni?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions communicate well?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Are Suni social animals?
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