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
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
When do young lions become independent?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions have enemies?
What are lions breeding habits?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Can the female lion roar?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Can lions climb trees?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions move around during the day?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are lions territorial?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What do Suni eat?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
When do young lions become independent?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is a Honey Badger?
What do cheetahs eat?
What is a hippo?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
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