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
Why do some males have black manes?
When do young lions become independent?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions scavenge?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Can lions swim?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How do lions kill their prey?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Can the female lion roar?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Can lions climb trees?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions have enemies?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Are Suni social animals?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
What do Elands eat?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
What do Aardwolves eat?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
How fast can Elands run?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Are hippos dangerous?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Are leopards territorial?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
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