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
Why do some males have black manes?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Can lions swim?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions communicate well?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions eat carrion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions often become man eaters?
When do young lions become independent?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What do Elands eat?
What is a Serval?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
How big can hippos get?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How do lions kill their prey?
Can lions swim?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
What does a Serval look like?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is a Klipspringer?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
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