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
Can lions swim?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions scavenge?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions eat carrion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Can the female lion roar?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
When do young lions become independent?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions have enemies?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can cheetahs climb trees?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Are lions territorial?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
How big are porcupines?
Are Servals social animals?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What do Suni eat?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
What are lions breeding habits?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What do hippos eat?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Do baboons migrate?
Are impalas endangered?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
What is an Eland?
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