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
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions have enemies?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
When do young lions become independent?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Why do some males have black manes?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Can lions swim?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can lions climb trees?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is a Klipspringer?
Can lions swim?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are Serval endangered?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What do Elands eat?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Do lions communicate well?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do Suni have any predators?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What is a Honey Badger?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
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