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
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
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?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are lions territorial?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Can the female lion roar?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How large is the average lion pride?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do leopards roar?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Do lions have enemies?
Do baboons migrate?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are impalas endangered?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What does a Serval eat?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are lions territorial?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How big are porcupines?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are Suni endangered?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
What do Elands look like?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
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