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 preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions scavenge?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are lions territorial?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can lions climb trees?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Can lions swim?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions move around during the day?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How do lions kill their prey?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions communicate well?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
How fast can cheetahs run?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
How big do Serval get?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
What is a Suni?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How do elephants use their tusks?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
How do lions kill their prey?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Why do some males have black manes?
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