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
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions move around during the day?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions scavenge?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions attack elephants?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can the female lion roar?
When do young lions become independent?
How large is the average lion pride?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions communicate well?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Can lions swim?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Can lions climb trees?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Are Servals social animals?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Are lions territorial?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Can lions swim?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
How big do Serval get?
How fast can Elands run?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
What is an Aardwolf?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Do lions have enemies?
Are Serval endangered?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Are Elands dangerous?
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