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
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions scavenge?
When do young lions become independent?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What are lions breeding habits?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions have enemies?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
What do Klipspringers eat?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
How fast are cheetahs?
What do impalas eat?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Do leopards mark their territories?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
How often do elephants give birth?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How big do Klipspringers get?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
How fast can cheetahs run?
What does a Serval look like?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do baboons migrate?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are Suni social animals?
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