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
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions scavenge?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
Can the female lion roar?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can lions swim?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions attack elephants?
Can lions climb trees?
Why do some males have black manes?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Do Suni have any predators?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What is a Klipspringer?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What do impalas eat?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What is a Brown Hyena?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What do cheetahs eat?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
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