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 hide during rainy weather?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How do lions kill their prey?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can lions swim?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can the female lion roar?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are lions territorial?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions have enemies?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions communicate well?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Are Warthogs fast?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are Suni social animals?
Why do some males have black manes?
What do Suni eat?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions eat carrion?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are Elands dangerous?
Are hippos dangerous?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How fast can impalas run?
How often do elephants give birth?
What is a Klipspringer?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Do porcupines have any predators?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions have enemies?
How big are porcupines?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
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