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 eat carrion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are lions territorial?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions scavenge?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can lions climb trees?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
When do young lions become independent?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions communicate well?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions attack elephants?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are lions breeding habits?
Can lions swim?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions have enemies?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How do lions kill their prey?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Why do some males have black manes?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What do impalas eat?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Do lions communicate well?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Can lions swim?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Can the female lion roar?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Are Elands dangerous?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What do Elands look like?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is a Suni?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
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