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
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are lions territorial?
Why do some males have black manes?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Can the female lion roar?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions scavenge?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions eat carrion?
Can lions climb trees?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are lions breeding habits?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
When do young lions become independent?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is a Suni?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What do hippos eat?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
How long do Suni live?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How big can hippos get?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is a Honey Badger?
What do porcupines eat?
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