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 lions often become man eaters?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Is lion cub mortality high?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Can the female lion roar?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How do lions kill their prey?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are lions territorial?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
When do young lions become independent?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions have enemies?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Do lions scavenge?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Do lions have enemies?
What is an Aardwolf?
What is a Klipspringer?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
What is a Brown Hyena?
How fast can impalas run?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
What do impalas eat?
What is a hippo?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
What is a Suni?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
How fast can Elands run?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
How often do elephants give birth?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Are Serval endangered?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How big can hippos get?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
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