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 is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions have enemies?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are lions territorial?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions communicate well?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Can the female lion roar?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions scavenge?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can lions swim?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
When do young lions become independent?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How do lions kill their prey?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do lions eat carrion?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Can the female lion roar?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
How often do elephants give birth?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Are hippos dangerous?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
How fast can impalas run?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What is a Serval?
How big do Serval get?
Are leopards territorial?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Are Servals social animals?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
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