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
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
Why do some males have black manes?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions have enemies?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Can the female lion roar?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions communicate well?
Can lions climb trees?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions scavenge?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
When do young lions become independent?
Can lions swim?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are lions breeding habits?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are lions territorial?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Are cheetahs territorial?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
How large is the average lion pride?
How long do Suni live?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Do leopards mark their territories?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What are lions breeding habits?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is an impala?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Do lions have enemies?
Are Elands dangerous?
How big are porcupines?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Are Warthogs fast?
What do Elands eat?
What do Elands look like?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
When do young lions become independent?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
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