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
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
When do young lions become independent?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are lions breeding habits?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Why do some males have black manes?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions have enemies?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Can lions climb trees?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions eat carrion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions move around during the day?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions scavenge?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Can the female lion roar?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
What do impalas eat?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
How do elephants use their tusks?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
What do Elands eat?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
How fast can Elands run?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Can lions climb trees?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions communicate well?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Do lions have enemies?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
What is an Aardwolf?
Do lions eat carrion?
What is an impala?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Are Suni endangered?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
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