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
Are lions cannibalistic?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Can lions climb trees?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions have enemies?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can lions swim?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are lions territorial?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions communicate well?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions scavenge?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is a Klipspringer?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are lions breeding habits?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What do Elands eat?
Are Suni social animals?
What do Aardwolves eat?
How do lions kill their prey?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is an Aardwolf?
How do elephants use their tusks?
What do hippos eat?
Are impalas endangered?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Do lions communicate well?
Do they attack other predators?
Can lions swim?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
How fast are cheetahs?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
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