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
Why do some males have black manes?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Can the female lion roar?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions communicate well?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions eat carrion?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can lions climb trees?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are lions territorial?
Can lions swim?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions have enemies?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions attack elephants?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
When do young lions become independent?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What do impalas eat?
Are hippos dangerous?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is an Aardwolf?
What do Aardwolves eat?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Do lions communicate well?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Do lions scavenge?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Can the female lion roar?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
What is a Klipspringer?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Why do some males have black manes?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Are Suni endangered?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
What are lions breeding habits?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Do leopards roar?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
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