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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.
Lions Mating - Kruger Park

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?