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
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
When do young lions become independent?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How large is the average lion pride?
Can lions climb trees?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions have enemies?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Can lions swim?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are lions breeding habits?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are lions territorial?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do elephants have good memories?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions attack elephants?
What do impalas eat?
How big do Serval get?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
What is a Honey Badger?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Are lions territorial?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
What is a Suni?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Are Suni endangered?
Do they attack other predators?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Do porcupines have any predators?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How fast can Elands run?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Are cheetahs territorial?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is a Klipspringer?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
What do porcupines eat?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
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