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
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Why do some males have black manes?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions scavenge?
Can lions swim?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are lions breeding habits?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions communicate well?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions have enemies?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are lions territorial?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What do Suni eat?
Do Giraffes sleep?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What is an impala?
How fast can Elands run?
How fast can impalas run?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
When do young lions become independent?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
What is a Honey Badger?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What does a Serval eat?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Do lions move around during the day?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
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