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?
Do lions attack elephants?
Can lions swim?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions have enemies?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
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 use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions scavenge?
Are lions territorial?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions eat carrion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
When do young lions become independent?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Is lion cub mortality high?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
What do impalas eat?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Are lions territorial?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What is an Eland?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How do lions kill their prey?
How fast can impalas run?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
How do elephants use their tusks?
What do Elands look like?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
How large is the average lion pride?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What is a Honey Badger?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is a Serval?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Can lions climb trees?
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