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
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions move around during the day?
How large is the average lion pride?
Can lions climb trees?
Are lions territorial?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
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?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are lions breeding habits?
Can lions swim?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions scavenge?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions eat carrion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions attack elephants?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions communicate well?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How do lions kill their prey?
When do young lions become independent?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Do elephants have good memories?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
What is a Brown Hyena?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
What is a Klipspringer?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
How do elephants use their tusks?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What does a Serval look like?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Do Suni have any predators?
Are Warthogs fast?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
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