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
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can lions swim?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can lions climb trees?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are lions territorial?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are lions breeding habits?
Why do some males have black manes?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions attack elephants?
When do young lions become independent?
How do lions kill their prey?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What do Elands eat?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Do they attack other predators?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
How big are porcupines?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How big do Klipspringers get?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Can lions swim?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is a Serval?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
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