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 all male lions possess a mane?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions attack elephants?
Can lions swim?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Can lions climb trees?
What are lions breeding habits?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How large is the average lion pride?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are lions territorial?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is a Brown Hyena?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What do Suni eat?
What do hippos eat?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
How fast can Elands run?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are lions territorial?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
When do hyaenas hunt?
How do elephants use their tusks?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
When do young lions become independent?
Do leopards roar?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
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